Cheesy Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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This 10-ingredient recipe comes together quickly and easily with foolproof methods.

Inspired by our White Bean & Kale Artichoke Dip, we simplified things even more and removed vegan cream cheese as an ingredient, as it can be difficult to find for some and often contains processed soy (an ingredient many try to avoid).

The base is instead made of a simple puréed cashew cream seasoned with nutritional yeast, sautéed shallot and garlic, salt, and pepper.

We went for fresh spinach, but you can always use frozen if that’s what you have on hand (just be sure to thaw and squeeze out excess liquid before use). And once the spinach and artichokes are combined with the sauce, simply bake for a few minutes until bubbly and hot. Then serve. Swoon!

Blender filled with ingredients for making Vegan GF Spinach and Artichoke Dip

We hope you LOVE this dip! It’s:

Creamy
Cheesy
Vegetable-Packed
Savory
Comforting
Versatile
& So delicious

This would make the perfect dip to go alongside fresh vegetables, pita chips, baguette, or flatbread! Our favorite is tortilla chips – something about the crunchy/salty factor just works.

If you’re into dips, also check out our Creamy Hummus from Scratch, Roasted Jalapeño Hummus, Easy Muhammara Dip, Mediterranean Lentil Dip, and Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Dip!

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with. Cheers, friends!

Sautéing vegetables in a cast-iron skillet for homemade Vegan GF Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Cheesy Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

A vegan version of classic spinach and artichoke dip! Just 10 ingredients required, creamy, cheesy, packed with veggies, and SO delicious!
Author Minimalist Baker
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4.83 from 58 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 17 (1/4-cup servings)
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 4-5 Days

Ingredients

DIP

  • 1 1/4 cups raw cashews
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (sub water if avoiding oil)
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup chopped shallot
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk (or unsweetened rice milk)
  • 5 Tbsp nutritional yeast (adds cheesy flavor)
  • 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper (plus more for spinach and artichokes)
  • 4 cups loosely packed chopped fresh spinach (organic when possible)
  • 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts (rinsed, drained, dried, and roughly chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp vegan parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

FOR TOPPING / SERVING (optional)

  • 2 Tbsp gluten-free vegan bread crumbs (we like Ian’s brand)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flake
  • Baguette, Pita Chips, or Vegetables

Instructions

  • Soak cashews for 1 hour in very hot water (uncovered) or in cool water overnight. Then drain and set aside.
  • In the meantime, heat a large oven-safe metal or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, garlic, and shallot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Then lower heat to medium/low and sauté for 2-3 minutes more or until just golden brown and slightly caramelized. Set off the heat to cool.
  • Once cashews are soaked and drained, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). To a blender, add soaked and drained cashews, half of the sautéed garlic and shallot, almond milk, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and pepper and blend into a creamy purée, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Dip should be cheesy in flavor and well salted, so consider adding more nutritional yeast for cheesiness or another pinch sea salt for saltiness. Set aside.
  • Heat the skillet with the remaining shallot and garlic over medium-high heat and add spinach and chopped artichokes. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, to wilt and soften spinach.
  • Turn heat off and add all of the sauce. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the top with vegan parmesan cheese, bread crumbs (optional), and red pepper flake (optional). 
  • Bake for about 5-8 minutes or until the dip is hot enough to serve. Be careful not to over-bake or the cheese sauce can begin to dry out and lose its creamy texture. Serve hot with assorted vegetables, tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette – tortilla chips being our favorite.
  • Store leftover dip covered in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. Reheat in an oven-safe dish at 350 degrees F (176 C) until warmed through (or in the microwave), adding more almond milk as needed if dip has dried out.

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Notes

*As written, the recipe makes a total of approximately 4 1/4-cups artichoke dip.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional or serving ingredients.
 

Nutrition (1 of 17 servings)

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 106 Carbohydrates: 9.1 g Protein: 4.8 g Fat: 6.6 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Sodium: 180 mg Potassium: 327 mg Fiber: 2.9 g Sugar: 1.5 g Vitamin A: 1735 IU Vitamin C: 10.6 mg Calcium: 75 mg Iron: 1.6 mg

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  1. Krisha Yurkiewicz says

    I keep coming back to this recipe every holiday season! It is such a crowd pleaser. I’ve probably made it about 4x total. Each time I’ve used FROZEN chopped spinach (well drained) and it has turned out great. Last year, I used FRESH spinach as the recipe is written and I didn’t like how it turned out. It made the whole dip turn super green. I’ll be using frozen spinach again this year. Thanks!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Joanna! We think it might be a bit bland without the artichokes! You might want to check out this recipe though!

  2. Elena Levy says

    OMG this was amazing! I swapped the cashews out for 1/4 cup of cashew butter and it turned out perfect. I added pretty much double of all the seasonings, including the nutritional yeast, and added some extra garlic + onion to the skillet. Added some grain-free bread crumbs on top and it turned out perfect

  3. Julia says

    Smash hit! I made this last night and my hubby raved about it. It’s creamy, and would fool any non vegan. I added seasoned toasted panko breadcrumbs on the top which was a nice “bit of extra”. I think next time I might also add kalamata olives at the time I add the artichokes, for a bit of “acid” to brighten the flavors as I think that would pair nicely and add complexity.
    Will definitely make again.

  4. michelle says

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made it last night for a party and non-vegans were surprised there was no dairy. I substituted the onion and garlic for onion powder and garlic powder and added about 2 cups more of spinach to be sure the dip was thick enough. I also added about a 1/4 cup more of cashews for the sauce to be thicker. I ended up baking in the oven, covered with another baking sheet for about 25 minutes and uncovered for about 5 minutes for the vegan parm to brown. It all tasted very good!

  5. Melissa says

    So good! Loved how warm and creamy this was, and it felt very nourishing as well. Some small differences in how I made it – I microwaved the cashews in water for 5 minutes instead of soaking them longer. I left out the nutritional yeast. I added half a lemon’s worth of lemon juice to the cashew cream as I find it adds a somewhat cheesy acidity. I used marinated artichoke hearts (from Costco) which added a really good salty flavor with some herbs and spices, so I didn’t add any salt to the cashew cream itself.

  6. KG says

    Amazing recipe! It has become one of my go to appetizers for events. I just looked up the recipe again to make this for our Thanksgiving appetizer. Sharing a prep tip: I have had success with prepping the recipe the night before. I stop at the point before sprinkling the toppings and baking and then I allow it to cool then refrigerate overnight. On the next day, I take it out of the fridge to get it to room temp then sprinkle the bread crumbs before baking. Success! This is a crowd pleaser even for picky non vegans.

  7. Angela says

    Hello , my friend can’t eat cashews – do you think I could sub soaked hazelnuts for the cashews in this recipe. Thanks for all your amazing food sharing ❤️🌸

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Angela, we think the flavor of almonds or macadamia nuts would work better than hazelnuts here, but just know they won’t get as creamy. Another potential option would be silken tofu, but it may be too bitter. Hope that helps!

      • Collins says

        I use silken tofu each time I make this recipe because I can’t get the cashews creamy enough with my blender. I’d definitely recommend shelf stable silken tofu (I use the lite firm) and I end up adding a bit more nooch and a pinch of cayenne. Turns out great!

  8. Liz Murphy says

    This was a disappointing trial. I thought the combination of almond milk, cashews and nutritional yeast would be good but it was just not even close to the real thing, or maybe I am just not accustomed to the knock off variations of non-dairy ingredients. The dish lacked richness, almost couldn’t taste the artichokes at all. Sorry but this recipe didn’t cut it for our Super Bowl Party.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Liz, we’re so sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it! We’re surprised because this recipe is a fan favorite. What brand of almond milk and vegan parmesan cheese were you using? Did you make any modifications?

  9. Barb says

    I was skeptical that this wouldn’t compare to the original but wow! It is So Good!! The only change I made was leaving out the nutritional yeast and adding 3 tablespoons of grated pecorino to the sauce (sheep’s milk so easier to digest). But I tasted it before the pecorino and it was so creamy and full of flavor. Two of us killed this in two sittings with chips and sourdough. Amazing!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you both enjoyed it, Barb! Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! xo

  10. Shanese says

    I just made this and baby let me tell you, it was DELICIOUS !! Thank you so much, I can finally indulge and not feel guilty.

  11. Lauren says

    I make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas! Seriously can not get enough of it! We love it with an Italian baguette and tortilla chips….. sooooo goooood.

  12. Kayla says

    I made this pretty much exactly as written. I don’t think it could ever pass as a non-vegan dish; it’s so “nooch”-heavy which gives it away. That said, it was okay, but didn’t blow my mind… I ate some, put it in the fridge, and went back a few hours later to snack on it and found that it turned a very unappetizing grey color. It tastes fine but overall this was a miss for me. (Though for the record I’ve been making MB recipes for years and this is the first one that I don’t see myself returning to, which is a pretty good track record!)

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Kayla, we’re so sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it, but glad to hear so many of our other recipes have been a success! What brand of nutritional yeast did you use? We find some are much stronger in flavors than others.

  13. Cindy says

    I made this and it is delicious.We ate it hot on thin sliced baguette and ate the leftover over cold on crackers and spread on a sandwich. I will definitely be making this again. My taste for a hot creamy spread was satisfied.

  14. Efi p says

    This is SO good! We all loved it, vegans as well as non vegans. I try to limit oil and it was definitely best with some olive oil but this sauce is so good i think next time i ll try with no oil at all. We ll be making this again for sure!

  15. Jovana says

    I made this for dinner tonight because I didn’t feel like traditional dinner and hubby had been clamouring for spinach and artichoke dip. I paired it with a salad and it was delish.

    Hubby had a bite, sceptical as he usually is about these things and the first words out of his mouth was:

    “Omg! Is this vegan? It tastes amazing! I’m excited now!”

    What a winner – thank you!

  16. Tiff says

    I plan to make this to bring to a Memorial Day pool party, so my question is how best to do so? Should I bake it at home in the cast iron skillet and then transfer to a Pyrex glass dish? Or should I cook it on the stove, then transfer to a glass dish and bake at their house? Will transferring it from the skillet to a glass dish mess up the breadcrumb topping?

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Tiff, We’d suggest sautéing, then transferring to the glass dish, adding the breadcrumb topping, and then baking when you get there. Hope that helps!

  17. Violet says

    I made this for Easter and it was a hit. My non-vegan relatives loved the taste and took some leftovers to-go. I followed the recipe and did not make any changes. Will be saving this recipe!

  18. Jennifer says

    Yummy! This turned out really good and was easier than I expected. I used soy milk- that was my only substitution. Thanks for offering this healthier version of a classic dish!

  19. Sarah says

    This is sooo delicious! I made it for a New Year’s Eve snack for my husband and me. I made it without artichokes and added some extra spinach. It was simple and easy to make. SO GOOD, and I would never miss the non-vegan version. It was hard to stop eating it!! Thanks for another amazing recipe!

  20. Michelle says

    Made this for NYE tonight and we are currently devouring it! We used the recipe from Everyday Cooking which doesn’t include shallots but we will add them the next time. We subbed oat milk for the almond milk and used frozen spinach. We are serving it with crispy baked potato slices. Such a delicious and satisfying recipe!

  21. Jenny says

    I added a pint of cooked mushrooms and switched out 1/4 cup of the almond milk for mayo in an attempt to recreate my mom’s recipe! It’s tasting good so far, so thanks for a great starting point to invent from!

  22. Brandy says

    My family really looks forward to this at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’ve made it several times over the past two years. I normally follow the recipe exactly, but adding a little smoked paprika and cayenne has gone over well too . It is heavenly with warm toasted bread. I like putting it all together in advance, refrigerating overnight, and baking it right before dinner. Takes a few additional minutes to bake this way but it really helps me manage my time. Happy Holidays!

  23. Lola Roland says

    Can you make this ahead of time? For instance, I am planning on blending it completely then refrigerating overnight and baking it first thing in the morning. Could that work?

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Lola, that might work! Or you could also bake ahead and then reheat in an oven-safe dish at 350 degrees F (176 C) until warmed through (or in the microwave), adding more almond milk as needed if dip has dried out.

  24. Krista says

    I made this last night. I used a Pyrex container for baking because I don’t have a cast iron pan. Would consider tweaking spices next time and adding some chipotle and perhaps some corn.

  25. Eileen says

    Wow. This is the best vegan recipe ever!
    Soooo good. My vegan son and daughter can’t get enough!
    I used 2 packages of Trader Joe’s frozen artichoke hearts, frozen spinach and subbed onion for the shallots. Also used oat milk. Baked it in an 8x8pan for 20 minutes.
    Served with corn chips.
    Also great for a meal served with pasta.
    I’ve used the delicious cheesy sauce as a filling for lasagna.
    Thank you for this great recipe!

  26. Merry says

    Just wondering if this would work as a cob loaf? And how you would go about baking it – beforehand, or once it is in the loaf?

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Merry, we’ve never tried that, so we’re not sure! Let us know if you give it a try!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Ava, we haven’t tried but think it should work! Let us know if you give it a go.

    • Diana says

      I’d say yes, however, I’d advise thawing them first so they’re not as water-laden. I only have frozen artichoke on hand, and will be using the above mentioned method.

  27. Samantha Garcia says

    This recipe is so moreish. I made it with coconut cream (because that’s what I had in the cupboard) and added a little water to give it a milk consistency. I made it for my work colleagues and it was a hit! I would like to try adding bits of sundried tomato or mushroom to it also.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad it turned out well! And those modifications sound lovely! Thanks for sharing, Samantha!

    • Coby L says

      Great idea! I’m trying to stay away from the almond milk and love oat milk. But, coconut cream sounds great too! I plan to make it for a covid-safe NYE gathering of close friends tomorrow.

  28. Sophie says

    Very delicious and versatile recipe! I soaked the cashews for 20 mins instead of 1 hour which made the dip less creamy and chunkier (which we didn’t mind) and swapped out the spinach for kale (as that’s what I had in my fridge). Very close to the real thing (which I haven’t had for years due to recent lactose intolerance diagnosis)!

    Had heaps of leftover (as it is quite a filling dip) and saw Andrea’s suggestion in the comments, so put the rest in a lasagna a few days later. Layered it with no-boil lasagna sheets, Minimalist Baker’s inspired Spicy Red Pasta Sauce with Lentils and quick bechamel – Nuttelex (vegetable oil spread), flour and oat milk and it was SO GOOD!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sophie! Love the creative use of leftovers! Thanks so much for sharing!

  29. Fifi says

    This was so delicious! I made it as a quarantine snack, and my non-vegan parents said it was the best spinach artichoke dip they’d ever had – vegan or non-vegan.

  30. Andrea says

    This is one of the best vegan recipes ever! My sister made this for me at Christmas. I devoured it, and had to fight off the non vegans. It was so good. I decided to whip this up, and instead of adding bread crumbs and baking it, I put it into a lasagna, with no boil noodles, jar spaghetti sauce, and some roasted mushrooms. It was so good!

  31. Amanda Lovgren says

    Can I use any other milk other than almond or rice? I have only walnuts, oats, and Brazil nuts on hand please help!

  32. Mary says

    I just made this (again) for some comfort food during this pandemic/quarantine/social distancing time. Thank you so much for a recipe that’s accessible, tasty, and nearly fool-proof to make. The only thing I omitted was the vegan park on top (I was out) so I used more nooch sprinkled on top. Delicious!

  33. Lauren Cronmiller says

    I’ve made this before and it was sooooo amazing, smooth and flavorful. All my non-vegan friends are asking me to make it again, so I am! However, I want to make it ahead to bring to a cabin this weekend, if I make it, can I freeze it for a couple days and bake it there, or should I just refridgerate it or will neither do? Thanks!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Lauren, we’re so glad you enjoy it! Unfortunately, this recipe does not freeze well. Store leftover dip covered in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. Reheat in an oven-safe dish at 350 degrees F (176 C) until warmed through (or in the microwave), adding more almond milk as needed if dip has dried out.

  34. Sarah M says

    May be a silly question but can I bake it in glass instead? Want to bring it to a party but I’m walking there and think my cast iron would be too heavy!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      We think that would work! Will just require dirtying 2 pans instead of 1 =) But if you don’t mind that, we don’t see any reason not to!

  35. Ellen Rusten says

    I like your recipes, but the number of ads you have on this site is over the top. I have to unsubscribe. I’ll probably pop back in occasionally, but I don’t want to be on your newsletter list any more. I know you have to make a living, yet I hope you’ll rethink the number of ads you have. All the bes.

  36. Jessica Nemeth says

    Hi! First – I have made this many times – its my favorite!! I just finished making it – but its for a party tomorrow. Should I bake – then put in fridge? Or just put in fridge and bake tomorrow! Thank you!!

    • Karen Finkelstein says

      Hi Jessica,
      I wanted to make today for a Super Bowl party tomorrow. Curious how it worked out making it then baking the next day. Thanks, Karen😀

  37. Ivy Shelby says

    Made this for the football playoffs. Did not use oil, vegan cheese, or topping. Super, super excellent. I thought also, if I thinned it out just a bit, I could turn it into a spinach artichoke soup. I doubled the garlic and tried it with adding a cup of water after the entire recipe was complete and it was just as excellent as a soup.

  38. Gina says

    This sounds delicious! Am I reading correctly that the vegan Parmesan is made with ingredients already in the recipe? Is it ok to skip that ingredient?

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Gina, it might be okay to skip, but it does add an extra boost of flavor. Let us know if you give it a try!

  39. Kaitlin says

    I made this recently for a group of friends and it was a HIT! I pre-made the dish and then waited 3 hours before baking and it was totally fine!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Kaitlin. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

  40. Els says

    This recipe was absolutely delicious, I served it to a big vegan sceptic and he loved it! Creamy, salted and sweet at the same time, this is a real joy for the senses. I served it as a starter with garlic naan bread and we had difficulties putting it away to leave sone space for the main course.

  41. Elizabeth Yates says

    Hi there – just bought your cookbook and see that many of your recipes (like this one) call for nutritional yeast. Unfortunately, I cannot use nutritional yeast as it makes me sick.
    What can I use as a substitute?
    Thanks!

  42. Denise V says

    This was pretty darn good. I’m not a fan of nutritional yeast so I used only two tablespoons. I replaced shallots with about a cup of red onion. When mixing the wet ingredients into the pan, I held back some and mixed it with flower to make the sauce a little thicker. I think next time I will add a dash of nutmeg to further disguise the taste of nooch. Oh I also added shredded carrots and extra spinach to increase veggies. I’m going to make pasta for dinner tonight and use some of the spinach dip as a sauce.

  43. Tara Gallimore RD MSc @ Plantae Nutrition says

    I just made this and it was DELICIOUS!!! I made a lot of substitutions because I had veggies to use up from my CSA basket: I used about 6 cups of beet greens + radish greens instead of 4 cups of spinach, and the white part of green onions + a tiny white onion instead of shallots. I used a little more salt (3/4 tsp), a little less nutritional yeast (1/4 cup), and 1 cup of the cashew soaking water instead of 1 1/2 cups of non-dairy milk because I wanted it to be a bit more creamy and didn’t want to use my small amount of non-dairy milk. Turned out perfectly. Thank you for an amazing recipe, Dana!

  44. Ronica says

    This was so yummy! Super comforting warm food, (getting cooler Here in Oz) perfect as dinner and lunch! I mixed white beans in and some vegan cream cheese, and served with Chili oil on top! Yum. Thank You.

  45. Neelofer Karimyar says

    This is my go-to for parties! All my non-veg friends love this dish. One of my absolute favorites!

    • Tess says

      I used artichoke bottoms because I couldn’t find artichoke hearts in the supermarket (I live in Israel and certain ingredients can be hard to find consistently) and it was still delicious. I cook vegan food for myself but am still hesitant to experiment when I’m entertaining or bringing a dish to potluck dinners, but I am excited to bring this dip to a dinner party tonight. Cut up some red peppers and toasted pita for dipping, can’t wait to see what people think.

  46. Amanda says

    So yum!!! I made it exactly as written except didn’t want to dirty another dish so just heated it in the pot on the stove. It’s perfect! Had a friend over (who’s not vegan at all) and she loved it too! Tastes just like I remember it! Thank you for this simple, plant based version! :)

    • Amanda says

      Oops actually did make some changes: used soy milk and onion in place of shallots. For anyone else who’s wondering about subs – it was still perfect!

  47. Rich Simonelli says

    I just made this and cannot stop eating came out great, I added a couple extra cloves of Garlic and it was amazing!

  48. Rhonda Clark says

    I made this recipe for a party to serve with fresh artisan bread. Yummy! Everybody (non-vegans) asked for the recipe. The one thing I did differently was that I stirred in a little bit (1/4 cup) of Vegenaise, just because I have too much Vegenaise in my fridge at the moment and it seemed like a good place to use it. Will definitely make this many more times.

  49. Michelle says

    This.Is.Awesome! I used onions instead of shallots and didn’t put any bread crumbs on, it was SO much better than I anticipated! I will absolutely make this again, and don’t have to feel the least bit guilty eating it!

  50. Elissa says

    Hoping to make this as an appetizer for a family get together, but my oven schedule is already cram packed. Could this be made in the slow cooker or instant pot?

  51. Karen Rodrigues says

    I would like to know if I can make this ahead and serve it in a small crockpot as an appetizer. It looks great in the pan, but I think it would get cold, and I have a big meal to prep.

    Thank you for your website. It is all delicious and very creative.

  52. Karla McKinley Smith says

    WOW, this was soooo good!!! We brought it to our vegan potluck and it disappeared very quickly!!
    I used soy milk and 3 tbsp of the nutritional yeast since I make my own vegan parm with cashews, garlic powder and nooch so didn’t want it to be too strong. This is a keeper!
    Thank you so much for your work!

  53. Susan says

    Can Macadamia milk be used in place of the Almond Milk? I always have that in stock since I get it by the case at Costco’s. I’m def going to try this out. Looks delicious.

  54. Kate says

    I’m absolutely in love with this recipe! I cut the amount of garlic in half as I was worried that 5 cloves would be too much but in hindsight I think it would have been equally delicious. As an newcomer to vegan cooking, I was a little nervous about the cashew cream but, MB, you have officially altered my food universe! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful rendition of a comfort food classic without the animal products. I can’t wait to make it again!

  55. Pyper says

    AMAZING RECIPE! I didn’t have nooch, but I did have vegan parmesan, garlic, and onion powder. I added those instead of the nutritional yeast, amounting to the same measurement. When tasting the mixture before fully cooking, I decided it needed a little more tanginess, so I added lemon juice to taste (i am unsure of how much I added but it was a decent amount). I also used soy instead of almond milk. This ended up tasting almost EXACTLY like the one my mum makes during the holidays — but VEGAN! Good for body, planet, and animals (in my opinion)!
    I served this as a little dip type thing in a salad bowl with cold sushi rice (leftovers!), grape tomatoes, cucumber, and cooked sweet potato. AMAZING!
    If you add ANY additional ingredient, I’d recommend the lemon juice — definitely elevated the flavour of the artichokes. I also think the lemon juice mimics the flavour of the sour cream used in many traditional recipes.
    Thanks for sharing, so delicious!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Lisa! Unfortunately, this recipes does not freeze well. Store leftover dip covered in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. Reheat in an oven-safe dish at 350 degrees F (176 C) until warmed through (or in the microwave), adding more almond milk as needed if dip has dried out.

  56. Jonah says

    This was soooo delicious!! Was a hit at my friend’s dinner party! I baked it for 10mins at home and then lugged everything to their house and broiled for 4-7 mins in their oven before putting it out for everyone. Very very tasty!
    Only additions I made was adding about a tablespoon and a half of tapioca starch to the blender mixture (helps with the gooey/stringy cheesy effect), I sprinkled smoked paprika on top with the red pepper and bread crumbs before baking, and I used 2 TBs of panko crumbs (instead of bread crumbs) since that’s all I had. I also omitted the vegan parmesan cheese.
    Great job on this one. Thank you!!

  57. Shannon says

    This turned out great! I added about 1Tbsp more nutritional yeast and another 1/2 tsp salt. Will try adding some lemon juice next time, too. Overall delicious!

  58. anaradred says

    Yes, this is vegan, and it’s amazing! Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip tastes like the traditional dish but so much better. Soy, dairy, oil, and gluten free!

  59. Shannon says

    This was absolutely delicious–but–although it was cream-colored after coming out of the oven, it turned grey after sitting in the fridge overnight! And not just a little grey, truly a dark grey-brown color. I’m not sure what I did wrong; maybe added too much black pepper? The taste and consistency was not affected, so it was still delicious, it just didn’t look appetizing. Kind of a bummer as this would be a perfect “company” dish. If I try it again, maybe I’ll switch to white pepper instead of black.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hmm that is indeed very odd, Shannon. For a more vibrant color, I’d recommend adding more nutritional yeast and if you added quite a bit of extra pepper, that may have affected it as well.

      • Nadine says

        We’ve made this twice now and had the same problem – it just doesn’t look appetizing after its left for a bit. I defintiely didn’t petter too much, but I think its just a case of the colour of the artichokes (I don’t know where you buy yours, but the colour is so much nicer than the tins I buy!) mixed with the green spinach. Its not a huge deal as its still super tasty, but yep, it would definite be nice to have the more golden colour!

  60. Emily L. says

    This was so good!! I halved the recipe for my family, and it was quickly devoured. I missed spin dip and this was perfect!

  61. Carmella says

    We loved it! Eating whole foods like this instead of the original means you fill up faster and stay satisfied longer. My husband and I couldn’t eat dinner after having this on our picnic lunch! Such a delicious recipe, definitely a crowd pleaser! You must have been a dairy and meat eater because you’re able to get these recipes true to the original taste minus all the nasties! Thank you!!

  62. Chana says

    It’s awesome! I used vegetable broth instead of oil. I didn’t have raw cashews, so I used roasted. I think it would be better with raw (less cashew taste) but it’s still yum!

  63. Mellie Mel says

    HOLY CRAP. THIS WAS SO GOOD!!! I have to use all caps!!! In fact, it was so good that I just texted a picture of it to my mom, who doesn’t care about vegan cooking at all, just because i was so excited. She said, “Good! Eat the whole thing! You’re too skinny!” The only modification I made was that I only used 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast because I don’t care for the taste too much. But a small amount was perfect! Oh, I didn’t have shallots, but onions worked great. Thank you thank you! You’re a freaking chemist in the kitchen!

  64. Francy Moll says

    What is this ingredient? 5 Tbsp (adds cheesy flavor), the recipe doesn’t say? I’m thinking nutritional yeast but??

  65. Kathy lovett says

    Oh my word just made this!!!
    It is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!
    I literally cannot get enough, the only change I made was I didn’t have red pepper flakes so I added a few drops of Chipotle Chohula sauce

  66. Sara says

    What else could I use instead of nutritional yeast? I avoid it as it is too acidic. I also read it supposedly is really bad as it ferments in digestion & produces toxins inside our bodies… sad!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hmm, not sure about that. It is a key ingredient in the flavor. But you could just sub some miso paste and maybe up the garlic.

      • Colleen says

        Miso paste. Thank you! Iam not a true vegan but I prefer most vegan recipes. However every time I see nutritional yeast as an ingredient, I walk away. I really don’t like the flavour. But now I know miso paste is an option I have a whole new world to explore. Thank you so much! One more step towards veganism.

  67. Chelsea says

    Omg I have to try this ASAP! I love spinach dip but am trying to cut dairy so this is perfect. Yummm thank you!

  68. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    So excited this doesn’t use any cream cheese!! Simple ingredients I always have on hand…perfect!! :)

  69. Lacey says

    Do you think the cashew base used here could be swapped for the vegan cream cheese used in your jalapeño corn dip recipe (and have a similar taste)? Thanks!

    • Katie says

      I haven’t made this recipe but I’ve made another vegan spinach and artichoke dip that required cashews. I’m allergic to all tree nuts and peanuts too. I used sunflower seeds instead and it was delicious! Looking forward to trying this recipe with sunflower seeds. I wonder if hemp seeds would work too? Never tried it. But they seem to have more of a “nuttier” flavor.

      • Rachael says

        I’ve tried both Sunflower and Hemp subs and I vastly prefer the sunflower to hemp when trying to make something ‘cheesy’. The hemp tastes a bit floral? its hard to describe but not very kid palatable

    • corinne says

      Daya ‘s jalapeno Harvati style cheese is …delicious ! my favorite…always in the fridge. take this from a French person !

  70. Hayley Morrin says

    YES I’m so glad you removed vegan cream cheese from this recipe! I can find it in my area but I just hate the taste of it… prefer the taste of natural foods in most of my meals (like the cashews and nutritional yeast). Can’t wait to try this :)