Vegan Creamed Spinach

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Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Jolinda Hackett
Updated 10/07/20
Vegan Creamed Spinach

The Spruce / Kelly Ryan
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
Servings: 2 to 3 servings

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

  • 1 1/4 cups water

  • 1 package dry onion soup mix

  • 3 pounds fresh spinach or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach

  • 1/2 cup soy milk (or other non-dairy milk)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Vegan Creamed Spinach ingredients

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  2. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a simmer.

    saucepan with water

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  3. Add the entire packet of onion soup mix, stirring well to combine.

    onion soup mix and water in a saucepan

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  4. Once the onion mix is completely dissolved, add the spinach.

    spinach added to saucepan with onion soup mix

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  5. Lower the heat to medium and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is almost cooked. 

    onion soup mix and spinach in a saucepan

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  6. Adjust the heat to low, add the soy milk, and simmer for a few more minutes until thickened.

    onion soup mix, spinach, and soy milk in a saucepan

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  7. Serve and enjoy.

    Vegan Creamed Spinach

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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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