{"id":32177,"date":"2019-11-21T05:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=32177"},"modified":"2021-04-27T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T15:49:13","slug":"vegan-cauliflower-cashew-spinach-artichoke-dip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/vegan-cauliflower-cashew-spinach-artichoke-dip\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Cauliflower Cashew Spinach Artichoke Dip"},"content":{"rendered":"

This dairy-free vegan cauliflower cashew spinach artichoke dip is easy to make, share-able, buttery, and surprisingly nourishing.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the most popular recipes on my site is for this<\/a> creamy wild rice soup.<\/p>\n

I had a hunch it would be a hit when I shared it but had no idea just how much love and praise would be thrown its way.<\/p>\n

I was pregnant when I developed the recipe, and you can never be sure how those fluctuating hormones are going to impact your taste buds. Thankfully, they created a winner that time around.<\/p>\n

Fast forward two years, and I've used the creamy cauliflower-cashew base from that soup recipe to create everything from other soups (cream of broccoli<\/a> + cream of celery<\/a>\u00a0+ cream of mushroom<\/a>), to pasta<\/a>\/lasagna<\/a> sauces, and even casseroles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each has been a hit with you all, and you know I aim to please. So...<\/p>\n

I took that tried and tested creamy cauliflower-cashew base and used it to create a dairy-free and yet oh-so-buttery spinach artichoke dip.<\/p>\n

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The recipe makes a generous batch, which means it's ideal for holiday sharing. But don't let its 8- to 10-person serving size deter you if you're cooking for one or a small group\u2014you can freeze any extras to keep on hand for a speedy reheat-able appetizer.<\/p>\n

To make the cauliflower-cashew cream base, you'll start by boiling four cups of fresh or frozen cauliflower florets with two-thirds of a cup raw cashews.<\/p>\n

While the cauliflower and cashews boil, you'll saut\u00e9 chopped artichokes, shallots, and garlic in a bit of olive oil.<\/p>\n

Once the veggies soften and\u00a0just<\/em>\u00a0begin to caramelize, you'll add a bit of dry white wine to deglaze the pan and add depth of flavor to your in-the-making dip.<\/p>\n

Once the cauliflower is fork-tender, add it and the cashews to a high-speed blender along with filtered water, nutritional yeast flakes, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.<\/p>\n

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Blend on high for about two minutes, or until you have a super smooth, velvety cream.<\/p>\n

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Add that beautiful cauliflower-cashew cream to the pan with the artichokes, shallots, and garlic.<\/p>\n

Reduce the heat, partially cover to prevent splashing, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. You'll want to stir every five minutes or so to prevent scorching.<\/p>\n

Next, carefully fold in about five ounces of chopped baby spinach, (or baby kale if you prefer a more robust flavor) and continue to simmer until it wilts.<\/p>\n

Turn off the heat. Taste. Add a bit more salt and pepper, if you'd like.<\/p>\n

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Finally, scoop the dip into a serving bowl and serve it alongside a colorful array of dipping devices.<\/p>\n

My favorites are:<\/p>\n

Multigrain bread.
\nRadicchio leaves.
\nSugar snap peas.
\nRainbow carrot sticks.
\nRadishes.
\nCherry tomatoes.
\nBaby cucumber rounds.<\/p>\n

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As always (and forever), you do you. Tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, etc. would all be lovely, too.<\/p>\n

Pick your favorite dippers and get... well, dipping!<\/p>\n

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If you make this vegan cauliflower cashew spinach artichoke dip for your holiday celebrations, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo #blissfulbasil<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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This dairy-free vegan cauliflower cashew spinach artichoke dip is easy to make, share-able, buttery, and surprisingly nourishing. Its savory, rich, and creamy base is made with a a simple blended cauliflower-cashew sauce.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Appetizer<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>dairy-free, holiday<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Keyword <\/span>dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>45 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hour<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>8<\/span><\/div>\n\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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