Description
This Graveyard Spinach & Artichoke Dip is a vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free creamy dip made from soaked cashews, almond yogurt, nutritional yeast, spinach, and artichokes. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for Halloween gatherings or any party, served with tortilla chips, baguettes, or veggies for a spooky and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
- 1 cup unsweetened/unflavored almond yogurt
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- 10 oz spinach, long stem removed
- 14 oz artichoke hearts, chopped
- Optional: 1 tsp hot sauce
To Serve
- Tombstone tortilla chips or your choice of rolls, baguette, cauli-wings, crackers, veggies, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for baking the dip.
- Prepare Cashew Sauce: Place the soaked cashews, almond yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and optional hot sauce into a high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Combine with Vegetables: Transfer the creamy cashew sauce to a large mixing bowl. Add the spinach and chopped artichoke hearts and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Transfer to Baking Dish and Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake on the center rack for 20-25 minutes or until the top turns golden and the dip is heated through.
- Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and serve immediately with your choice of Tombstone tortilla chips, rolls, baguette, cauli-wings, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Graveyard Spinach & Artichoke Dip makes an excellent spooky addition to Halloween spreads when paired with tombstone-shaped tortilla chips.
- This dip is vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
- Soaking cashews for at least 2 hours (or overnight) ensures a smoother and creamier dip texture.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired level of spiciness or omit it altogether for a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about ¼ cup)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
