Dairy-Free Spinach Stewed Sauce

Elevate your meals with this creamy, flavorful Dairy-Free Spinach Stewed Sauce—a velvety blend of fresh baby spinach, aromatic garlic and onions, and luscious coconut milk, all simmered to perfection. Infused with nutritional yeast for a subtle cheesy undertone and brightened with a splash of lemon juice, this wholesome sauce is completely vegan and gluten-free. Perfectly balanced with just a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, it’s a versatile topping for pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or even baked potatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is the ultimate choice for a quick yet satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on nutrition or flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups Fresh baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened, full-fat)
• 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Add the chopped spinach to the pan in batches, stirring constantly until it wilts down, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice just before serving, adjusting seasoning to taste with more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot over your choice of pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or as a topping for baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(897.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1055.3

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1805.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 29.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 458.5mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 3366.4mg	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: 70.2%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 19.4%