Vegan Spinach Dip

This vegan spinach dip is smooth and tasty, and its great for get-togethers or parties. Cashews, spinach, and artichoke hearts are some of the healthy ingredients that go into this appetizer, which is then blended to perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
• 1/4 cup finely chopped artichoke hearts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari

Instructions:

Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them thoroughly

In a blender, combine the cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper

Blend until smooth and creamy

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat

Add the chopped spinach and saut until wilted, about 2-3 minutes

Add the chopped red onion, water chestnuts, and artichoke hearts to the skillet with the spinach

Cook for another 2 minutes

Stir in the soy sauce or tamari and cook for an additional minute

Transfer the cooked vegetables to the blender with the cashew mixture

Blend until everything is well combined and creamy

Pour the mixture into a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving

Serve with your favorite crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks