Healthy Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe (2024)

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The best healthy vegan creamed spinach recipe ready in a few minutes but delivers in flavor like a boss. It definitely has to show up on your Thanksgiving and Christmas table.

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Quickly sautéed baby spinach is mixed with a dreamy creamy sauce made with a rich, dairy free cashew milk for a comforting but healthy classic holiday side dish. Super quick and easy to make, (i made this without any oil), completely whole foods plant based and Plantricious compliant.

Tips on How to Make the Best Vegan Creamed Spinach

Sautee a bunch of fresh baby spinach with just a tiny pinch of sea salt until wilted then drain well in a colander.
Make a creamy pan sauce out of cashew milk seasoned well with nutritional yeast, flavorful onion and garlic powders. Alternatively you could saute 1/2 fresh diced onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic before adding the spinach, however I find this method to be more time consuming and the flavor the same. So I choose the easy way 😉
Fold the wilted spinach into the silky cream sauce and simmer until warm through.
To take it over the top you could use the wild mushroom cream sauce from this famous Thanksgiving green bean casserole and just fold in the wilted spinach. <— Absolutely out of this world!

How long does creamed spinach last in the fridge?

If you truly happen to have any leftovers you can store them in the refrigerator up to 5 days. It can be reheated over medium low heat until bubbly and hot.

Can I use frozen spinach in this recipe?

You can definitely take a shortcut here and use 1/2 pound of frozen spinach instead of fresh. Make sure to thaw it out completely and squeeze out as much of the water as possible before adding it to the cream sauce. If you feel adventurous you could even make it with half chopped kale and half spinach.

What goes well with creamed spinach?

olive oil mashed potatoes
Thanksgiving wild rice
rosemary potatoes
vegan ribs+ butternut squash mac and cheese
tofu scramble
crusty bread
vegan steak+ vegan chicken
stuffed shells
mushroom pot pie
& Thanksgiving roast+ stuffing
mashed potato pancakes
Vegan Wellington.

Healthy Vegan Creamed Spinach

The best healthy vegan creamed spinach recipe ready in a few minutes but delivers in flavor like a boss. It definitely has to show up on your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner table.

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:5 minutes mins

Total Time:10 minutes mins

Ingredients

1 lb fresh baby spinach
2 cups cashew milk plain unsweetened
2.5 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp whole wheat pastry flour (or all purpose flour)
1 pinch nutmeg optional

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Instructions

Preheat your largest skillet over medium low heat. Add about a tablespoon of water or a light drizzle of olive oil and saute the spinach with a pinch of sea salt until wilted. Toss often and as soon as the spinach releases its water transfer to a colander to drain well.
Meanwhile in a medium sauce pan whisk together the cashew milk, flour, nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powders until combined. Season with the sea salt and bring to a simmer whisking continuously until thick and creamy, approximately 5 minutes or so.
Remove the cream sauce from heat and gently fold in the sautéed spinach. Taste and adjust seasonings with more sea salt. Add a little pinch of freshly grated nutmeg to taste (you can totally skip this step but believe or not, nutmeg and spinach have a thing going on, use it).
WFPB & Plantricious
To make this recipe compliant make sure to use whole wheat pastry flour (not all purpose) and sautee in water or veggie stock instead of oil.

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Notes

The fresh spinach can be replaced with 1/2 lb of frozen spinach, thawed out and squeezed very well.
To keep this recipe WFPB & Plantricious compliant make sure to use whole wheat pastry flour (not all purpose) and sautee in water or veggie stock instead of oil.

Nutrition

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: creamed spinach, plant based, Thanksgiving, vegan,

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Florentina

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FAQs

Is creamed spinach nutritious? ›

As healthy as spinach is for you [rich in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A] creamed spinach, unfortunately — not so much. Most recipes are made with butter and lots of heavy cream providing more than enough artery clogging saturated fats (around 12 grams per serving).

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What is cream of spinach made of? ›

This creamed spinach begins with a simple white sauce, which begins with a roux, which is a cooked mixture of butter and flour, which is the basis of a cream sauce, which, when bumped up a notch by finely diced onions and garlic, is one of the best things you'll ever learn to make.

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Does creamed spinach raise blood sugar? ›

Spinach is a non-starchy veggie, which means it does not have much effect on blood sugar levels. So, you can enjoy the green delight as much as you want. Spinach is considered a low-glycaemic index food, and foods that have low GI are said to have little or no effect on the blood sugar levels.

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What is the healthiest form of spinach? ›

Spinach. The leafy green is packed with nutrients, but you'll absorb more calcium and iron if you eat it cooked.

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Is creamed spinach anti inflammatory? ›

It reduces inflammation.

Chronic inflammation is associated with heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer, according to the American Heart Association. Spinach contains a host of anti-inflammatory properties to keep your body healthy.

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Is it OK to eat spinach every day? ›

What's bad about spinach? If you eat spinach every day in excessive amounts (more than a bowl) there can be adverse health effects. Most commonly these include gas, bloating and cramps due to its high fiber content. Eating too much spinach can also interfere with the body's ability to absorb nutrients.

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Does creamed spinach make you gassy? ›

Yes, spinach can sometimes cause gas in some individuals due to its fiber and high oxalate content, which can be difficult to digest. Eating spinach in moderation and cooking it can help reduce the likelihood of gas.

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Is blended spinach still nutritious? ›

While eating raw spinach is good, it's better to chop it in a blender — for instance, by making a smoothie — or in a juicer, as this releases more lutein from the leaves, according to the researchers. When adding spinach to a salad or sandwich, cut it into strips to get the same effect.

Is creamed spinach high in protein? ›

No, creamed spinach is not necessarily bad for abs. It is high in protein and fiber, both of which can help to build and maintain muscle mass. However, it is also high in fat, so it should be eaten in moderation.