Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

I have made other spinach and artichoke dips in the past using sour supreme, vegan mayo and/or vegan cream cheese and I have been wanting to create something a little healthier but still just as tasty.  This recipe replaces the vegan dairy/mayo alternatives with navy beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 (6oz) jar of marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
• 10 sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, sliced
• 1 (14oz) can of navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven 350F

1. In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat; add in the onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft.  Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from the stove and place in a bowl; set to the side.
2. In a food processor or blender process the beans with the vegetable broth until smooth.
3. To the bowl of spinach add the artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, nutritional yeast and pureed beans; stir to combine well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned and bubbly.

Serve with vegetable sticks, pita or crackers.