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Home » Side Dish » Vegan Creamed Spinach (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).

Vegan Creamed Spinach (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).

Oct 14, 2018 · Modified: Oct 15, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 25 Comments

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Delicious vegan creamed spinach is the perfect side dish. It’s just right for serving at a holiday meal or Sunday dinner.

vegan creamed spinach

It seems that people either love or hate spinach. I know that for some people, the promise of cooked spinach doesn’t exactly make them come running to the table.

But this vegan creamed spinach is the exception to the rule, I think. It’s a delicious way to enjoy this super healthy green vegetable.

What is creamed spinach?

Creamed spinach is a side dish where cooked spinach is combined with onion, cream, milk, and cheese. It’s usually very heavy on the dairy, and it’s creamy and delicious.

Can you make creamed spinach without dairy?

Yes, it is possible to make dairy free and vegan creamed spinach. Using non-dairy milk and non-dairy cheese will still result in a delicious side dish that has a lot of flavor and is very creamy.

Is it healthier to eat cooked spinach, or raw spinach?

When you cook spinach, you will be able to absorb higher amounts of protein, calcium, and vitamins A and E. Read more about the benefits of cooking spinach here.

How do you make vegan creamed spinach?

  1. Cook chopped onion in vegan buttery spread over medium heat.
  2. Add frozen spinach, and cook until it’s heated through.
  3. Stir in non-dairy milk, non-dairy cheese, and salt and pepper.
  4. Cook until hot and cheese is melted.

how to make vegan creamed spinach

This is a really nice side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal. Just double or triple the recipe depending on how many people you have to serve.

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Vegan Creamed Spinach (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).

Simply delicious gluten free and vegan creamed spinach - this is an excellent side dish for a holiday meal.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword creamed spinach, Thanksgiving side dishes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 173 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach you can use fresh spinach if you prefer
  • 3 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk I used refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk
  • ¾ cup dairy free mozzarella shreds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the vegan buttery spread in a sauce pan. Add the chopped onion and cook over medium until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add the frozen spinach and cook until it's hot, stirring often, about ten minutes.
  3. Add the non-dairy milk, dairy free cheese, and spices.

  4. Stir until combined and heated through.
  5. Add more salt or pepper if desired.

Recipe Notes

You can use fresh spinach if you prefer.

If you would like to use dairy products, you can. Just substitute an equal amount.

 

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Creamed Spinach (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 819mg36%
Potassium 507mg14%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 13825IU277%
Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
Calcium 237mg24%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

creamed spinach recipe

This post was originally published in October 2014. It has been updated with new photos and tips.

This post is part of my series, 31 Days of Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Egg Free Soups, Salads, Sides, and Sweets.

 

 

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Comments

  1. nancy

    August 07, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Oh! Very yummy!
    Made just as the recipe states. I used Follow your Heart brand, mozzarella. The best!
    I’ll be making this again, and will play around with some spices.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Niara

    April 09, 2020 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    Could kale be substituted for the spinach in this recipe?

    Reply
  3. Vicki

    November 17, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    This might be a silly question, but I’ve heard that some frozen veggies have gluten because of cross contamination. Is there a particular brand that you use?

    Reply
  4. Chessie

    September 14, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    Yes, please! This sounds so good! As soon as I can get my hands on a boatload of spinach and some Daiya, this is gonna get cooked.

    Reply
  5. Katie

    November 26, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Carrie

    September 07, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! All of my kiddos (ages 2-8) loved it! My son has multiple food allergies, including nuts, so I subbed coconut milk for the almond milk. I also added a teaspoon of nutritional yeast and a dash of chipotle powder. It was fantastic! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 10, 2017 at 8:55 am

      Yay! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  7. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    October 09, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    I love coming across new and delicious ways to cook greens! Thanks for sharing the recipe.. I am definitely going to be creating it.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 12, 2014 at 10:12 am

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  8. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    October 04, 2014 at 4:43 am

    I was most definitely in camp 2 for ages but then tried it mixed with cheese and smoked paprika and it was delicious- I’ve been converted!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Cheese and smoked paprika sounds delicious!

      Reply
  9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    October 03, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    Creamed spinach is my favorite! My dad and I were the only ones that would eat it in my household, which just meant more for me! :) What a great side dish to try out! Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      I love it, too!

      Reply
  10. madparmors

    October 03, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I’ve never had it, but it’s another lovely idea for a side dish for me. :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      It’s really good with regular dairy products! Very creamy.

      Reply
  11. Strength and Sunshine

    October 03, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever actually had creamed spinach, but since this is GF and vegan, I totally can now ;)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      Try it! :)

      Reply
  12. Sarah@wholeandheavenlyoven

    October 03, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I LOVE creamed spinach! My family doesn’t though, so I will gladly eat all of it. ;) Love how easy this sounds!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks, Sarah!

      Reply
  13. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    October 03, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I definitely fall in the “i love creamed spinach” camp! I worked at a steak restaurant once, and they had the BEST creamed spinach. But it was super heavy on the calories. This version sounds much more figure friendly : )

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Oh, I know, before we were dairy free I would make a version at Thanksgiving that had two kinds of cheese and heavy cream. It was amazing but very fattening.

      Reply
  14. Julia

    October 03, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Canyoubelieve I’ve never had creamed spinach? I know I’d love it on account of my obsessions for all things leafy and green. Lay it on me, sister!

    Reply
  15. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    October 03, 2014 at 11:04 am

    This is definitely my favourite way to eat spinach. I love it!

    Reply

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