Dairy-Free Creamy Spinach

Indulge in the velvety goodness of Dairy-Free Creamy Spinach, a rich and wholesome side dish that’s perfect for plant-based and lactose-free diets. Fresh spinach is sautéed with garlic and onions for a fragrant base, then simmered in creamy coconut milk for a luscious texture without a drop of dairy. Nutritional yeast adds a savory, cheesy note, while a touch of lemon juice brightens the flavors to perfection. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, this healthy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is ideal for pairing with your favorite mains or serving over rice or pasta. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this dish is a satisfying and guilt-free addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh spinach leaves
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly, removing any tough stems.

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, stirring well until all the leaves are wilted. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine with the spinach. Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry.

Step 7

Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to incorporate all the flavors.

Step 8

Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency over the next 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then remove from heat.

Step 10

Serve the dairy-free creamy spinach warm as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1070.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	624.9

Total Fat 30.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1660.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 22.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 555.7mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 3492.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 45.1%