Asparagus Spinach Dip Vegan Food

ASPARAGUS-SPINACH DIP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Preheat a large pan over medium heat (I use my big soup pot so I can fit all the spinach in at once). Saute the garlic in the oil for about a minute or until fragrant.
• Add the asparagus and water, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium or medium-high and let simmer for about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is bright green.
• Add the spinach (in batches if necessary, covering the pan and letting the leaves wilt so there's room for more). Once all the spinach has wilted (about 3 minutes), cook uncovered for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the cashew, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor, and blend until cashews are small, coarse crumbs. Scrape down the sides to make sure you get everything.
• When the spinach is cooked, add the veggies to the food processor, making sure to include all the garlic and any remaining liquid. Puree until relatively smooth. Add the lemon juice and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
• Transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate for a few hours. Serve with crackers, pretzel sticks, crudites, bread, etc. The sky's the limit. I think it would even make a good sauce for pasta.

HEALTHY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350.
• 2. Sautee finely chopped onion and garlic for 3 minutes until starting to brown. Add in spinach, and artichokes and sautee for about 6 minutes or until well combined and tender (You may want to food process this depending on your desired texture).
• 3. In a food processor or blender add white beans, veganaise, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, ACV, and spices until creamy.
• 4. Combine all ingredients in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until hot.
• Add extra vegetable broth during cooking to give it a silky, bubbling texture.
• (this batch is for a large party, make 1/2 if under 10 people).

"SOUR CREAM" AVOCADO DIP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Peel and pit avocado, put in a LARGE mixing bowl (dip is a bit splattery when blending).
• Add entire block of tofu and salsa.
• Combine ingredients using a hand mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute or until the mixture becomes smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients, mix on low speed until all ingredients are blended together.
• Chill for one hour and serve.
• Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container.

REALLY GOOD VEGAN SPINACH TOFU DIP (EVEN IF YOU HATE TOFU/VEGAN

Steps:

• Defrost spinach and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
• Drain tofu of any excess liquid.
• Place tofu and oil in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer on high speed to combine them until creamy.
• Add pepper, vegetable bouillon powder, dried basil, garlic powder, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Blend on high speed for 1 minute.
• On low speed, mix in onion, spinach, and olives.
• Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
• Cover the bowl and place in the fridge. Let it sit for at least 8 hours for the flavours to meld, preferably overnight.
• Serve with crackers, bread, chips, or vegetables for dipping.

ASPARAGUS DIP

Steps:

• Place the drained asparagus, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and chilli sauce in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and serve with savoury biscuits.