This Vegan Cashew Creamed Spinach Recipe offers a rich and creamy alternative to traditional creamed spinach, made entirely from plant-based ingredients. The cashews provide a smooth texture, while the spinach adds essential nutrients, making this dish both delicious and healthy.
This vegan recipe is simple to prepare and perfect as a side dish or a topping for baked potatoes and grain bowls. It’s a great way to enjoy spinach in a new and flavorful way.
Creamy Vegan Spinach Dish
This Vegan Cashew Creamed Spinach features blended cashews combined with sautéed garlic and fresh spinach, creating a creamy and satisfying dish. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Drain and rinse the soaked cashews. Place them in a blender with vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine: Pour the cashew cream into the skillet with the spinach and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm as a side dish or topping.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
