vegan spinach dip | hot for food by Lauren Toyota

source: https://www.hotforfoodblog.com/recipes/2018/01/29/vegan-spinach-dip/

This is vegan spinach dip and it’s just like you remember! Except now it’s way healthier with a couple easy nutritious swaps! Normally you would use sour cream and mayonnaise to make this dip, but I found it to be equally as satisfying and creamy by blending up tofu and zucchini with lots of onion, garlic, and seasonings. Try this vegan spinach dip for a potluck or as a party dip for the Superbowl!

You’ll notice I didn’t add water chestnuts, cause they’re just weird. But I know many classic recipes add them and you can too. Make this dip your own! If you’re down for the crunch, by all means add them in. I just can’t do it! If you want something hot, try this warm spinach and artichoke dip too.

vegan spinach dip

Ingredients

10 oz / 300g frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained of excess water (about 1 packed cup)8 oz / 225g medium-firm tofu, drained & pressed of excess moisture (about 1 cup crumbled)1 zucchini, peeled & roughly chopped (about 1 heaping cup)2 onions, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)4 garlic cloves2 tbsp vegetable oil2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp apple cider vinegar1 tsp sea salt1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp ground pepper1/4 C unsweetened nondairy milk2 tbsp dehydrated minced onion2 tbsp fresh chopped dill2 tbsp fresh chopped chives2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley1 round loaf of pumpernickel or sourdough breadcarrot stickscelery sticksred bell pepper, thinly sliced

Instructions

To drain the thawed spinach of excess water squeeze it in a fine mesh sieve then break up by hand into a large mixing bowl.To drain the tofu of excess moisture squeeze it through a nut milk bag. You could also use a fine mesh sieve, double layer of cheesecloth, or tofu press. Then add it to a high-powered blender.In a pan over medium heat sauté zucchini with vegetable oil, onions, and garlic cloves for 12 to 14 minutes until everything is softened and lightly caramelized and golden brown. Lower heat as necessary so nothing burns. Let this mixture cool down so it's not so hot going in the blender.Once cooled, add the sautéed veg to the blender with tofu, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground pepper, and non-dairy milk. Blend on high until completely smooth.Pour this into the mixing bowl with the spinach and add dehydrated minced onion, fresh dill, chives, and parsley and stir to combine well. When ready to serve, prepare the bread bowl by cutting a circle out of the top of the loaf on an angle. Remove the top and use your hands to remove the bread inside creating a bowl. Cut the excess pieces into large chunks for dipping.Add more salt to taste to the dip, if desired, once chilled. Add the dip inside the bread bowl and serve immediately with the extra bread and veggie sticks of your choice for dipping.

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