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    May 30, 2022 203 Comments

    Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

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    In case you were wondering, the answer is yes. Yes, you should make and devour this immediately. This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is a fan-favorite recipe! Cheesy, gooey, creamy, and absolutely delicious. The perfect appetizer for game day, a BBQ, movie night, or anytime you want to impress. No one will know it's vegan!

    This is one of those appetizers where people are gonna be asking for the recipe and they are gonna be asking how much cheese is in this thing. It's so darn cheesy, creamy, and delectable, with lots of spinach, artichoke and onion action going on. I mean can you even tell there is bread under that thick coating of dip lusciousness ↑ ? The dip just devoured my bread as a good dip should.

    This recipe is easy to make and can be made ahead of time if desired. If you would like to prep this dip ahead of time, simply prepare the dip as written but do not bake it yet. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to bake or you can freeze it. If freezing, allow the dip to thaw completely before baking. Uncover and bake as directed, it may need a few extra minutes in the oven.

    How to Make Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip:

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Make a double batch of Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella. You can do this ahead of time and keep the mozzarella in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to use it, or you can make it right before creating this recipe. It only takes 15 minutes!

    Add the mozzarella to an oven-safe dish, along with the artichoke hearts, onion, garlic, spinach, ½ cup plant-based milk, salt, and pepper. Give it a stir. It will probably be lumpy and not really come together, but that's ok.
    Bake for 20 minutes, stopping halfway to give it a stir. If it gets too thick, thin it by mixing in a bit more plant-based milk.

    Once fully cooked, you can optionally brown the top. To do this, turn your oven to broil, and put it under the broiler for about 3 minutes. Check continuously so that it doesn't burn, it browns fast!! Serve hot with bread or chips. Optionally you can garnish this vegan spinach artichoke dip with red pepper flakes or vegan parmesan cheese.

    This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is...

    • Creamy
    • Cheesy
    • Make-ahead and freezer-friendly
    • A party pleaser!

    More Delicious Vegan Dip Recipes:

    Baked Brie Dip (vegan)
    Vegan Buffalo Tofu Dip
    Easy Vegan Whipped Feta Dip
    Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip
    Vegan Ranch Veggie Dip

    If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
    Bon Appetegan!
    Sam Turnbull.

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    4.99 from 86 votes

    Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

    This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is a fan-favorite recipe! Cheesy, gooey, creamy, and absolutely delicious. The perfect appetizer for game day, a BBQ, movie night, or anytime you want to impress. No one will know it's vegan!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course : AppetizerSide DishSnack
    Cuisine : AmericanCanadian
    Servings: 8
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 2 batches Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella, (can be made in advance or right before making the dip)
    • 12 marinated artichoke hearts, (1 ½ cups), drained and roughly chopped
    • ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • 2 cups frozen spinach, (or 2 large handfuls fresh spinach)
    • ½ cup plant-based milk, (such as oat or soy), plus more if needed
    • salt & pepper, to taste
    • Bread, chips, veggies, or whatever you want to use to dip!
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Make a double batch of Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella. You can do this ahead of time and keep the mozzarella in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to use it, or you can make it right before creating this recipe. It only takes 15 minutes!
    • Add the mozzarella to an oven-safe dish, along with the artichoke hearts, onion, garlic, spinach, ½ cup non-dairy milk, salt, and pepper. Give it a stir. It will probably be lumpy and not really come together, but that's ok.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, stopping halfway to give it a stir. If it gets too thick, thin it by mixing in a bit more plant-based milk.
    • Once fully cooked, you can optionally brown the top. To do this, turn your oven to broil, and put it under the broiler for about 3 minutes. Check continuously so that it doesn't burn, it browns fast!! Serve hot with bread or chips.

    Notes

    Make-ahead/ freezer instructions: If you would like to prep this dip ahead of time, simply prepare the dip as written but do not bake it yet. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to bake or you can freeze it. If freezing, allow the dip to thaw completely before baking. Uncover and bake as directed, it may need a few extra minutes in the oven.
    Cashew Substitution: Cashews are my favorite but if you need to substitute them you can instead use blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, or raw sunflower seeds. Boil these nuts or seeds for 10 - 15 minutes before blending to ensure they are softened and can blend into a smooth creamy sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving without dippers (recipe makes 8 servings) | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2110IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 9mg
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    Comments

    1. Elly Vance says

      July 13, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter in law and I made this for our guys and everyone loved it so much! Hard to believe it is vegan and the fellas were impressed by the texture. Can this recipe be assembled ahead of time and pulled out of the fridge to bake while we prepare other items for lunch? I will be feeding a hungry after church crowd and they would appreciate a quick meal! Thank you!
      Oh, just saw you recently married!! Congratulations on your new lifetime adventure! You and your handsome groom make a lovely pair!

      Reply
    2. Helen Vuletin says

      July 08, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Sam, I'm a fellow T.O. gal. I'm going to make this recipe using rainbow swiss chard because that's what I have fresh in my fridge. I will let you know how it turns out. I'm newly vegan for about 1 month and a half now. Love your recipes. We had a double batch of the oven-baked zucchini fritters last night and demolished them in one sitting 🙂

      Reply
    3. Cindy Wall says

      October 27, 2020 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Why have I waited so long to make this! It was soooo good. Happy I made a double batch of ooey gooey mozzarella as the family was snacking on it before the dip was ready. I used the cookbook version recipe with sautéed onions and garlic. My daughter bought the artichokes from the olive bar that included some red peppers and I really liked the color it added to the dip. Make this! XO

      Reply
    4. Steph says

      June 28, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      This has been my go-to recipe for holidays and parties for several years because everyone, vegan or not, loves it and it's always one of the first dishes to disappear! I always have to make a double batch to ensure there will be some left in the fridge for me the following day ;P Thank you, Sam!

      Reply
    5. Meggie says

      May 22, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      Honestly this exceeded my expectations and craving for this dip! Tasted way better than the dairy versions I've has in the past. Was great to heat up the leftovers and eat. Awesome recipe thank you so much for developing this.

      Reply
    6. Marie says

      April 12, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe!! It tastes better than the dairy variety to me! I wish I could upload a photo, it's so pretty! But delicious is what it's all about and this recipe delivers that in spades!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        April 19, 2020 at 9:51 am

        You can share recipes on Instagram and tag me @itdoesnttastelikechicken if you like 🙂

        Reply
        • Dawn Zacha-Miller says

          April 30, 2020 at 11:38 am

          Hi! I don't know what I may have done wrong, but this did not work out for me---it got dumped into the garbage and I was really bummed! I wasted a lot of precious groceries, in these crazy times, and a lot of time making it... I wanted to like it! Love your blog and will keep trying--happy to take any advice on how to make it better.

        • Sam Turnbull says

          May 06, 2020 at 4:17 pm

          Hi Dawn! It's really difficult to know what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you, especially without any info on how you prepared it. Maybe it's just not to your taste? I hope you enjoy other recipes!

        • Bud says

          September 21, 2020 at 3:08 pm

          5 stars
          Sam, I Just tried the Spinach an Artichoke dip recipe today for the First time and WOW! It FAR EXCEED what I imagined it might taste like, I Only made enough dip for one so instead of a double batch I ohnly made a single batch of the vegan mozzarella but it was Very easy to just HALF the other ingredients for the dip & it turned Out PHENOMENAL! Looking forward to making another Dish when we have Company to eat it ALL!

    7. Miriam says

      March 15, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Just made it. Soooo Yummy!

      Reply
    8. Sydney Manuel says

      January 19, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      I would like to make this using store bought vegan mozzarella but u didnt indicate amount of cheese needed for recipe. Pls advise. Thank u!

      Reply
      • Donna Flumerfelt says

        January 23, 2020 at 4:22 pm

        Hi! So I'm planning on making this for a small gathering Saturday. What size iron skillet? And did you coat it prior? I also have a 16 oz oven safe ramekin & wondered if that would work? Can't wait to try & share!! 🙂

        Reply
        • Sam Turnbull says

          January 28, 2020 at 6:58 pm

          Any oven-safe dish that is big enough to fit all the ingredients will work wonderfully. I'm sure your 16oz dish will be perfect 🙂

    9. Sal says

      January 03, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      I was sad =\ it didn't have much flavor to me. It didn't give me that dip type of feel. My boyfriend liked it though and had two servings.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 09, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        Sorry you didn't enjoy it!

        Reply
    10. Nicki says

      January 01, 2020 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I also added 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast for flavor and because I added frozen spinach, I had to bake mine quite a bit longer, but it came out bubbly and delicious! I baked it with the lid on at first so it wouldn't dry out and lid off at the very end to brown the top. Water chestnuts would also be great in this dish if you're into those. Will make this one again! YUM!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 09, 2020 at 11:05 am

        Glad you loved it!

        Reply
    11. Cristina says

      December 19, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      Could you make this in a crockpot? I’ve made it a few times on the oven and I love it!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 31, 2019 at 10:43 am

        I'm sure you could! I don't have a crockpot so I can't give guidance tho.

        Reply
    12. Maggie says

      June 16, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Made the version from the cookbook and loved it! We used blanched almonds because my son is allergic to cashews. The leftovers turned kind of grayish in the fridge though... is this because of the artichokes? I used canned, not marinated.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        June 24, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        So happy you loved it! Hmmm... that's never happened to me, so yes, maybe that's the reason. Sorry I can't be more help!

        Reply
      • Sydney says

        November 09, 2019 at 2:31 pm

        If you used a cast iron pan that could be why. I’ve noticed food turning gray in the cast iron if it sits in the pan too long.

        Reply
        • A says

          August 29, 2020 at 7:24 pm

          It sounds like you are cooking acidic foods in cast iron, which causes metal to leach out of the pan and into your food. In small doses (from cooking non-acidic foods) this can be a healthy source of iron, but if you’re cooking acidic foods like tomatoes in cast iron (especially regularly) you can end up getting iron poisoning.

    13. Yulca says

      March 29, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Finally tried this tonight - yummy! Now I can't stop fantasizing about putting it on a deep dish pizza...

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        April 01, 2019 at 10:12 am

        Oh wow! That would be epic!

        Reply
    14. Kansas says

      February 02, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite recipes of yours! I use the recipe from your cookbook. It is SO good. I keep thinking how I want to make it for non vegans to show them how good vegan food is but both times I've made it I just ate it all myself! The cashew mozzerella is SO good!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 05, 2019 at 1:51 pm

        Haha! That's so awesome, Kansas. From my experience, non-vegans love this too and get excited about how it's so much better for them as well!

        Reply
    15. Lee T. Ward says

      December 16, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      Hey Sam, my spouse and I just love you!! Ok, question on making the double batch can I make that all at once or does it have to be 2 separate ones. I tried to scroll through, didn't see the answer but of course I could have missed it. Thanks Lee/CJ..

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 18, 2018 at 10:42 am

        Aww thanks, Lee 🙂 The double batch can absolutely be made all at once! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    16. Mardy says

      December 14, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      I made the recipe in your book last night for Thurs. Night Fooball and the serving for 6 was devoured by only 2! LOL! That is how good this recipe is! You so totally rock Sam!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 18, 2018 at 10:30 am

        Bahahaha! Love it!!!

        Reply
    17. Caitlin says

      December 12, 2018 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this twice now - once for a potluck full of carnivores and once just now just because :p. I don’t remember if I used tapioca starch for the cheese but I used corn starch this time around and it worked perfectly!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 13, 2018 at 9:36 am

        Awesome! Thrilled you enjoyed it so much, Caitlin 🙂

        Reply
    18. Kyle Pappalardo says

      November 22, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Hey! I'm very excited to finally try this recipe out. I have made many vegan cheeses before, but I do have one question.Since it will be baked after making the cheese. Do you heat it to be gooey first or does that step happen in the oven? Maybe that's a silly question but I'm second guessing myself.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 24, 2018 at 10:48 am

        Hi Kyle, I'm not sure I understand the question, but you prepare the vegan mozzarella according to the directions, then add it fully prepared with the other ingredients to this recipe. The mixture will get gooey and hot in the oven. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    19. Michelle says

      October 30, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      I want to make enough to feed 24 people (so to fill a crockpot), is it calculating correctly that I would need 8 batches of the Melty Vegan Mozzarella & 48 artichoke hearts? That seems to be much more than other sites suggest so I just want to verify before I make such a large amount!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 02, 2018 at 2:21 pm

        I'm sure you could get away with much less and still feed everyone! I've never made it for 24 so I'm not sure 🙂

        Reply
    20. Maya says

      October 17, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      I made this from the recipe in the book. Good taste.... I did something wrong mine came out lumpy, but I will try again

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 19, 2018 at 6:49 pm

        The spinach and artichokes will add some lumpy texture, but if the problem was the cheese being lumpy then it just needs to melt longer in the oven. Hope that helps!

        Reply
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