Vegan Artichoke Dip: How to Make Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Vegan spinach artichoke dip is a non-dairy replacement for the traditional spinach artichoke dip and well suited for a potluck or other large gathering. Whether you or your guests are vegan or simply cutting back on dairy, this vegan appetizer is a great way to enjoy a party staple with a few simple ingredient swaps.

Most vegan recipes that recreate dairy-based dishes often utilize nutritional yeast or cashews. Nutritional yeast is high in protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and includes minerals, such as potassium and calcium; it’s also usually gluten-free. Its nutty flavor is cheesy. Cashews, when blended, create a rich creaminess that is great for dips and vegan cheese recipes. When combined with the right ingredients, it tastes similar to cheese.

Many artichoke dip appetizers also call for sour cream and cream cheese. For a vegan version, you can soak cashews in hot water before blending them. The longer you can soak them the easier this will be, so consider soaking them overnight. You can also reheat the vegan version in the microwave or oven.

Vegan artichoke dip is only mildly healthier than its non-vegan, crowd-pleaser counterpart. The below hot vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe serves 10 and has 146 kcal, 10 grams of fat, 10.5 grams of carbohydrates, and 5.4 grams of protein. Traditional artichoke varies from 100–400 calories per serving, depending on the recipe.

Dairy tends to be more difficult for the body to digest, due to its lactose content. So in addition to recreating comfort food, it’ll be easier on your stomach if you have dairy sensitives.

Vegan artichoke dip is a versatile appetizer or potluck addition that pairs well with various foods. Veggies, pita chips, crackers, and tortilla chips are popular dipping options.

You can also serve sliced baguette, crackers, or breadsticks with your vegan artichoke dip, but check the ingredients list to make sure those options are also vegan.