This creamed spinach recipe will satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike.

Simply Recipes / Katie Morford

Confession: Im not a hugecreamed spinachfan.

So when tasked with developing a vegan spin on standard creamed spinach, I was eager to explore.

Vegan Creamed Spinach in a Bowl

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It has that luscious quality you look for in creamed spinach, just without the dairy.

What Makes It Creamy?

The spinach starts with a cream sauce built on a base of cashews soaked in oat milk.

Vegan Creamed Spinach in a Bowl

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Cashews are naturally a bit sweet, not unlike heavy cream.

If you need a good shortcut, use frozen spinach instead.

Save any extra to enjoy the next day tossed with pasta and a shower of vegan Parmesan cheese.

Vegan Creamed Spinach in a Bowl

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Consider it vegan alfredo!

Wash the spinach and drain in a colander.

Dont spin dry (you want some water clinging to the spinach).

Vegan Creamed Spinach in a Bowl

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add half the spinach and use tongs to turn it in the pan until wilted.

This will take just a minute or two.

Bowl of Oat Milk and Cashews for Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Transfer to a bowl.

Repeat with remaining spinach.

Set the squeezed-out spinach on a cutting board and roughly chop.

Washed Spinach Drained in Colander for Vegan Creamed Spinach

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Heat the olive oil in the same large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shallots and saute until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, making sure it doesnt brown.

Spinach Wilted in a Skillet for Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Add the spinach and stir just until warm.

Pour the cashew cream sauce over the spinach and stir well to blend.

Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt as desired.

Wilted Spinach Cut into Smaller Pieces on a Cutting Board

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Store leftover creamed spinach in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Sauce Added to Spinach in Skillet

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Vegan Creamed Spinach in a Skillet

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