Savory Artichoke Bliss: Vegan Bean Dip Delight 🌱

Vegan Artichoke Bean Dip 🌿

Overview:

This Vegan Artichoke Bean Dip is a delightful appetizer that’s perfect for potlucks, gatherings, or even just a cozy night in. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 45 minutes, this dish is quick and easy to whip up, leaving you with more time to enjoy the company of your guests. Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 1 dip

Ingredients:

• 1 can artichoke hearts
• 1 can navy beans
• 8 oz pinto beans
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
• 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
• 1 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sage
• Handful of spinach
• 1 scallion
• Vegan parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients. Drain and rinse the artichoke hearts, navy beans, and pinto beans. Mince the garlic clove and finely chop the scallion.

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2. Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the navy beans, pinto beans, vegan cream cheese, vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, lemon juice, and sage. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

3. Add Artichoke Hearts: Add the artichoke hearts to the mixture and pulse a few times until they are incorporated. For a chunkier texture, you can chop the artichoke hearts finely and stir them into the dip instead.

4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Transfer the dip into a glass baking dish or a pie dish, spreading it out evenly.

5. Sprinkle with Toppings: Sprinkle the top of the dip with nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan cheese for an extra burst of flavor and a cheesy finish.

6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbly around the edges.

7. Serve: Once baked, remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh spinach leaves and additional chopped scallions if desired.

8. Enjoy: Serve the Vegan Artichoke Bean Dip warm with your favorite bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping. Watch as your guests dig in and come back for more!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 866.8
• Fat: 8.2g
• Saturated Fat: 1.3g
• Cholesterol: 6mg
• Sodium: 2448.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 162.9g
• Fiber: 66.6g
• Sugar: 7.4g
• Protein: 49.4g

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to customize this dip according to your preferences. You can adjust the amount of vegan cream cheese and mayonnaise to achieve your desired consistency.
• For a twist, try adding other herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Double the recipe for larger gatherings, as this dip is sure to disappear quickly!