Vegan Spinach Dip

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This Vegan Spinach Dip recipe can be made in minutes and used as a dip with fresh vegetables or served on crusty bread or crackers.

overhead photo of vegan spinach dip in white bowl with crackers

Finding great healthy plant-based snacks is not as difficult as many people think, and this delicious oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan dish is a perfect example.

You’re going to love this dip because it’s…

  • Veggie-packed
  • Creamy
  • Simple to make
  • Crowd-pleaser
  • Oil-free
spinach dip in white bowl with crusty bread in background

What I like about this vegan tofu spinach dip is that it requires absolutely no cooking. And, the only kitchen equipment needed is a blender. It really doesn’t get much simpler than that!

How to make easy vegan spinach dip

The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.

When my family requests a snack for movie night, I can get this spinach dip together in less than 20 minutes. The best part is that I feel very good about the healthy food that they are eating.

Begin by draining the water from your tofu and pressing the water from it. For those that don’t have a tofu press to remove the water, I have found that a towel and heavy skillet work just fine. UPDATE: I recently purchased this tofu press and absolutely love it. No more cast iron pan pressing for me. This is much easier and cleaner!

tofu block being pressed on wooden board with black cast iron pan on top

Next, in a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, lemon juice, Dijon, green onion, tarragon, celery salt, sea salt, paprika, and sweetener.

You will notice that this recipe calls for 1/4 cup of green onion used here, as well as another 1/4 cup scallions at the end, so save half of the onions.

vitamix blender with tofu, green onion, and spices

I use a Vitamix blender for all of my recipes because no matter what I’m making, this high-powered blender will produce the exact result I’m looking for.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

vitamix blender with tofu mixture

At this point, you will need to make sure that your frozen spinach is completely thawed and drain the excess water from it.

What I like to do is place the defrosted spinach on some paper towels and roll it up. Then, squeeze it over the sink or even into a jar to save for cooking soups or other dishes.

box of frozen spinach on cutting board with shredded carrots and onion

In a large bowl add the spinach, shredded carrots, scallions, and minced garlic.

Add creamy mixture to a large bowl with veggies. Stir together thoroughly. This takes a good bit of stirring to incorporate with spinach.

Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.

overhead photo of spinach dip on brown board with bread and veggies

How to serve this healthy dip

There are lots of options for serving this delicious spinach dip, and these are some of my favorites.

For those that are soy-free, Happy Herbivore has great substitution ideas for tofu in her article, How to Replace Tofu.

Recipe adapted from Dr. Neal Barnard’s book, Breaking the Food Seduction.

*Original publish date November 2016.

spinach dip in white flowery bowl topped with shredded carrots

Other healthy snack ideas

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overhead photo of vegan spinach dip in white bowl with crackers
4.65 from 14 votes

Vegan Spinach Dip

This vegan spinach dip recipe can be made in minutes and used as a dip with fresh vegetables or served on crusty bread or crackers.
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients 

  • 12 oz pkg silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup green onions
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon dried spice optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweetener I use sucanat
  • 10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots I bought pre-shredded
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic I use kind from jar
  • 1/4 cup scallions sliced to be stirred in last

Instructions

  • Begin by draining the water from your tofu and pressing the water from it. For those that don’t have a tofu press to remove the water, I have found that a towel and heavy skillet work just fine.
  • Next, in a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, lemon juice, Dijon, green onion, tarragon, celery salt, sea salt, paprika, and sweetener.
  • You will notice that this recipe calls for 1/4 cup green onion used here, as well as another 1/4 cup scallions at the end, so save half of the onions.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • At this point, you will need to make sure that your frozen spinach is completely thawed and drain the excess water from it. What I like to do is place the defrosted spinach on some paper towels and roll it up. Then, squeeze it over the sink or even into a jar to save for cooking soups or other dishes.
  • In a large bowl add the spinach, shredded carrots, scallions, and minced garlic.
  • Add creamy mixture to a large bowl with veggies. Stir together thoroughly. This takes a good bit of stirring to incorporate with spinach.
  • Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.

Video

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  1. Crusty bread
  2. Oil-free Mary’s Gone Crackers
  3. Homemade tortilla chips
  4. Easy Crispy potato chips
  5. Fresh veggies like carrots, celery sticks, or sliced cucumbers

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g

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About Terri Edwards

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11 Comments

  1. Hi Terri, if I sub Lacinato kale for the spinach, how much raw kale should I use? I’ll probably steam them first. Thanks!

    1. Windy, I have not used kale in this recipe before. Maybe start off with 5-6 oz at first to see what you think. More can always be added, if needed. I would love to hear how it turns out.

  2. Gotta use extra firm or firm silken tofu in order to use a press, right? Does silken come in extra firm?

    1. @Terri Edwards,

      Hi Terri, I purchased the Mori-Nu firm Silken Tofu, can I use this or will it be too watery,
      maybe I need to purchase the other tofu that is water packed, then press out
      as much water as I can. Thank you for your help.
      Donna

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