Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip


Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Meal Type
Snacks & Finger food
Author
chefchloe.com
Serves
8
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (can also use marinated or frozen)
  • 1 (14-ounce) package soft tofu, drained

Seasonings

  • ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Optional

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • Bread or tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180*C. Lightly grease a 1 liter baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute onions until soft.
  3. Add garlic and red pepper and let cook a few more minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add spinach. Let cook, stirring gently, until spinach is wilted.
  5. In a food processor, blend tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Add artichokes and spinach mixture, and pulse about 15 times.
  7. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
  9. Let cool a few minutes, then serve with bread or tortilla chips.

Notes

  • We usually use plain corn chips for this dip, makes it gluten free and versatile, the crunchy salty boost doesn't hurt either.
  • If serving bread and dukkah this works well, you can serve in ramekins to keep guests busy with a light course... I say light but it can be quite filling.
  • You can also use this as a savoury spread on toast.