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Vegan Tofu Spinach Artichoke Dip

all recipes side dish Jan 05, 2024

Vegan Tofu Spinach Artichoke Dip
Serves: 4-6 | Total Time: 30 minutes. | FODMAP Rating: High 

This vegan spinach artichoke dip will quickly become the star of your next gathering! It's easy to make and makes the perfect appetizer. Serve it with your favorite crackers or vegetables. It's the perfect nut-free, oil-free and dairy-free dip. It may be free of all of that, but it's LOADED with flavor. 

Ingredients
1 12 oz package of silken tofu
1/2 cup nutritional yeast 
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 12 oz package frozen spinach
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts
1 4 oz can milk green chilis

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together the tofu, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, basil, parsley, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper in a food processor or high speed blender until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the artichoke hearts, spinach and green chilis and pulse until thoroughly mixed.
3. Pour the mixture into a small casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until slightly browned on top. 

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