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Whether you are vegan or serving a vegan crowd, this dairy-free version of creamed spinach is sure to satisfy everyone's comfort food craving. This classic side dish may be known as a steakhouse side, but it can also become part of a vegan recipe collection, as it is dairy-free and egg-free. A quick and easy side dish, this vegan creamed spinach uses soup mix as a shortcut, meaning you can have a fresh, flavorful vegetable side dish on the table in just minutes.
Pair this spinach side dish with almost any meal, as it goes well with a variety of vegan dinner recipes. It can also be served as a vegan dip, great in a hollowed-out bread bowl with vegetables, pita chips, or toasted bread as dippers.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups water
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1 package dry onion soup mix
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3 pounds fresh spinach or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
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1/2 cup soy milk (or other non-dairy milk)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a simmer.
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Add the entire packet of onion soup mix, stirring well to combine.
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Once the onion mix is completely dissolved, add the spinach.
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Lower the heat to medium and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is almost cooked.Â
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Adjust the heat to low, add the soy milk, and simmer for a few more minutes until thickened.
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Serve and enjoy.
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Recipe Variations
- If you're not worried about the fat and calories, you could also add in about a tablespoon of vegan margarine.
- For even more flavor, sprinkle in a bit of nutritional yeast.
Tip
- If using frozen spinach and you don't have time to thaw it out first, just add it as is. It will quickly thaw and cook in the boiling water.
- Make sure not to overcook the spinach; it should be simmered until almost done but not mushy.
- Add more soy milk as desired for a creamier texture, but keep in mind the creamed spinach will thicken up a bit as it cools.
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