Creamy Tuscan Dip
This easy Vegan Marry Me Dip is packed with flavor, easy to make, and get for get togethers, holiday parties, or just because!
Servings: 12 0.25 cup servings
Calories: 123kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces silken tofu
- 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk (preferably the thick fatty part on top)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup plant based mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup plant based parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar (or sub with olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
For serving
- chopped fresh basil
- crusty toast
- tortilla chips
- crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F
- In a bowl, add 8oz silken tofu, 1 cup coconut milk, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Whisk together really well trying to make as smooth as you can. Add into ½ cup each of plant based mozzarella and grated parmesan. Stir together and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet* over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon tomato paste and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, and smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and chili powder. Stir together constantly and cook until fragrant (about 90 seconds to 2 minutes), careful. not to burn.
- Remove the skillet from heat and pour the tofu mixture into the pan. Add the 1 cup chopped spinach and stir everything together well. Top with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes. Edges should be bubbling and cheese should be melty. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes, careful not to burn, if desired.
- Top with fresh basil and serve with crusty bread, chips, or crackers on the side.
Notes
Nutritional facts are only estimates. Utilize your own brand for accuracy.
*If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can make this in a regular skillet and then transfer to a baking dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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