Paleo Spinach Artichoke Dip

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Try making this Paleo Spinach Artichoke Dip for your next healthy dip option!  Spinach is packed with many nutrients including fiber, magnesium, iron, and Vitamins A and C. It also helps improve eyesight, digestion, and blood pressure. Artichokes are loaded with antioxidants and have been shown to benefit liver health. Nutritional yeast serves as an excellent source of plant-based protein and will add that cheesy and savory flavor to this recipe. Cashews help in balancing blood sugar levels and also reduce the risk of heart disease. Serve this dip with a side of gluten-free crackers or your favorite veggies and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours

  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

  • ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast

  • 1 ½ tsp onion powder

  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder

  • 1 ¼ tsp sea salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Spinach Artichoke Mixture:

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups spinach, chopped

  • 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and diced

  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1) First, make the sauce by adding all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.

2) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8 x 8 casserole dish with coconut oil and set aside.

3) Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until soft. Toss in the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Slowly add in the spinach until all of it wilts, and then add in the artichoke hearts. Stir all ingredients for about 5 minutes, and then add the sea salt and black pepper to taste.

4) Once the spinach artichoke mixture is finished cooking, add the sauce to the mixture. Mix well and transfer to the casserole dish. Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes or until baked through.

5) Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and enjoy!