Whole30 Creamy Spinach Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Whole30 Creamy Spinach Sauce, a luscious and dairy-free alternative that’s perfect for clean eating! Made with fresh spinach, velvety coconut cream, and a zesty kick of lemon juice, this easy-to-make sauce is packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. The addition of nutritional yeast delivers a subtle cheesy undertone, while sautéed onion and garlic create a rich, savory base. Ready in just 25 minutes, this creamy spinach sauce is versatile enough to drizzle over roasted vegetables, pair with your favorite protein, or toss with zoodles for a guilt-free pasta night. Gluten-free, vegan, and Whole30-compliant, it’s the ultimate sauce for healthy and delicious meals!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ingredients: wash the spinach thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels. Mince the garlic cloves, and finely chop the onion.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Step 3
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir occasionally until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the coconut cream. Stir well to combine with the spinach mixture, then let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat, and let it cool for a minute. Transfer the mixture into a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately as a sauce over pasta, proteins, or vegetables. Enjoy your Whole30 Creamy Spinach Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (460.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1215.7 |
| Total Fat 67.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1328.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 146.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 127.4g | |
| Protein 12.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 125.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1056.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories