Enjoy browsing this collection of 35+ Vegan Spinach Recipes, where spinach takes center stage in these delicious plant based dishes. Known for its nutrient density and fresh flavor, spinach enhances the nutritional quality of every dish it’s added in.
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From vibrant salads to comforting soups, savory pies to creamy pastas, this roundup shows off the versatility and goodness of spinach in every bite.
- Wanting a refreshing veggie smoothie? Try this Detox Green Smoothie.
- Craving pasta with a creamy sauce? Try this Creamy Tomato Pasta.
- Need the perfect salad for entertaining? Try this delicious Green Vegan Salad.
- Dreaming of a vegan pancake for weekend brunch? Try these Spinach Matcha Pancakes.
- In search of a protein packed meal? Try this Creamy Chickpea and Spinach Curry.
Not sure where to start? Two of my favourite vegan spinach recipes are my Garlic Sauteed Spinach and my zesty Mexican Green Rice.
Delicious Vegan Spinach Recipes
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
Garlic Sauteed Spinach
This easy Arroz Verde (Green Rice) recipe is a classic Mexican side dish. Fluffy white rice is mixed with green veggies & zesty lime juice. (This recipe is made vegan by simply swapping the chicken broth for mushroom broth.)
Arroz Verde
This Japanese Spinach Salad (Goma-ae) is a quick and healthy side dish that tosses blanched spinach in a simple soy-sesame dressing. A perfect pairing for sushi, baked or grilled fish, rice dishes, and more!
Japanese Spinach Salad
This quick & easy Spinach Rice recipe is a tasty way to sneak more greens onto your plate! A simple side dish with delicious, savory flavors. (This recipe is easily made vegan by swapping the chicken broth for mushroom broth)
Spinach Rice
This Vegan Spinach Dip is the best vegan appetizer to please a crowd, vegan or not. It’s rich, creamy, and arguably the most delicious way to get your greens in. Plus, you can serve it either hot or cold, with any dippers of choice! Recipe: From My Bowl
Vegan Spinach Dip
This feel-good Instant Pot Potato Spinach Soup is healthy *and* delicious, thanks to a ton of cozy veggies and creamy cashews!Recipe: From My Bowl
Instant Pot Potato Spinach Soup
This easy avocado hummus with spinach is a very welcome snack in our fridge. It's creamy, healthy and incredibly tasty. This green hummus tastes great on toast, in sandwiches, salads, as a dip with crackers or vegetable sticks or simply spooned on its own.Recipe: Flowers In the Salad
Avocado and Spinach Hummus
Discover the vibrant flavors of our best vegan pesto recipe, a simple and delicious twist on the classic pesto sauce! Made with fresh basil leaves, nutrient-rich spinach, and pine nuts.Recipe: Raepublic
Vegan Spinach Pesto
This Green Smoothie recipe tastes sweet and clean with pineapple, fresh spinach, banana, grated ginger, chia seeds, and grapefruit juice.Recipe: Delicious Table
Detox Green Smoothie
Comforting and slightly sweet vegan mango curry with chickpeas and spinach. The curry uses simple ingredients and only takes around 30 minutes to make.Recipe: Rainbow Nourishments
Chickpea and Spinach Mango Curry
This green mango smoothie bowl is refreshing, tasty, and packed with nutrients. It contains various healthy ingredients including mango, spinach, kale, lemon, and seeds. Enjoy this fiber filled breakfast to start the day off right!Recipe: Purely Kaylie
Green Mango Smoothie Bowl
A Greek savoury spinach and leek pie with layers of crispy phyllo pastry. A very straightforward recipe with a vegan and non-vegan option. This is as authentic as it gets using store bought phyllo and a vegan alternative cheese.Recipe: Olive and Mango
Vegan Spanakopita
A beautifully green breakfast pancake with hidden veggies and a caffeine kick! These Spinach Matcha Pancakes are a vibrant (and delicious!) way to start the day.Recipe: Veggie Kins Blog
Matcha Spinach Pancakes
Palak tofu is an easy spinach curry that's not only healthy and nutritious, but absolutely delicious too! This beautiful and vibrant dish is full of flavor and a garlic lover's dream!Recipe: World of Vegan
Palak Tofu (Spinach Tofu Curry)
This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Salad is the perfect healthy recipe for a hot summer day. This nutritious salad is packed full of healthy vegetables, is super easy to make, and is simply delicious. It's perfect to serve as a side salad or a light plant based lunch.Recipe: The All Natural Vegan
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Salad
Get ready to make the creamiest vegan spinach dish in no time! Forget about heavy cream and dairy, because this plant-based recipe is totally lactose-free.Recipe: VE Eat Cook Bake
Vegan Cream Spinach
This Spinach Green Pasta Sauce is a great way to get some extra greens into your diet! Serve by itself or with a side of protein.Recipe: The Healthful Ideas
Spinach Green Pasta Sauce
A vibrant spinach soup full of goodness: spinach, zucchini, leeks, potato and coconut milk. Serve with garlic croutons for a quick meal.Recipe: Super Golden Bakes
Spinach, Coconut and Zucchini Soup
Spinach and white bean filling is wrapped in layers of flaky puff pastry. These easy vegan spinach puffs are flavorful and elegant.Recipe: Plantifully Baked
Vegan Spinach Puffs
Ready in 30 minutes! This easy creamy tomato pasta with spinach is allergy friendly (no nuts used) and gluten free.Recipe: Plantifully Based
Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta with Spinach
This vegan omelette is completely soy, nut, and gluten free! Perfect for weekend brunch and to fill with your favorite veggies.Recipe: Plantifully Based
Vegan Omelette
Homemade Spinach Tortillas are easy to make and perfect to use for vegan quesadillas, tacos, wraps, burritos & more! It’s a tasty, healthy flatbread recipe.Recipe: Bianca Zapatka
Spinach Tortillas
These Vegan Spinach & Feta Quesadillas are ready in 25 minutes & are filled with vegan feta, sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese & spinach!Recipe: This Savory Vegan
Vegan Spinach & Feta Quesadillas
This Vegan Spinach & Gnocchi Soup is creamy and comforting. A dairy-free creamy soup that is easy to make and perfect on a cold night.Recipe: This Savory Vegan
Vegan Spinach & Gnocchi Soup
These green and gorgeous spinach crepes are absolutely delicious – filled with juicy oyster mushrooms and a classic rich basil pesto. You’ll love them.Recipe: Rebel Recipes
Spinach Crepes with Mushrooms
This vegan spinach and mushroom pasta is fast, easy, and totally delicious! It makes the perfect healthy and gluten-free weeknight meal. Recipe: Salt and Lavender
Vegan Spinach and Mushroom Pasta
This easy vegan chickpea and spinach curry is healthy, delicious and quick to make! With a spiced creamy coconut and tomato sauce.Recipe: Cupful of Kale
Creamy Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Deep green lentil stew with spinach, tahini, and lemon is a comforting vegan dinner with a flavour balance of herbs, citrus, and spice.Recipe: The First Mess
Deep Green Lentil Stew with Spinach
In need of a cleansing detoxifying juice? This vitamin rich super green juice is packed full of goodness with apples, spinach and ginger.Recipe: Cupful of Kale
Vitamin Rich Super Green Juice
Vegan spinach artichoke pizza has all the creamy and flavourful qualities of the classic dip, totally dairy-free and in a fun pizza format!Recipe: The First Mess
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pizza
Summery Strawberry Spinach Salad with avocado and poppy seed dressing is easy to make and delicious. Vegan + oil-free recipe.Recipe: The Simple Veganista
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Green vegan salad is a satisfying combination of the seasonal green vegetables, quinoa and salted almonds brought together by a tangy basil dressing. Gluten-free.Recipe: Lazy Cat Kitchen
Green Vegan Salad
Vegan spanakopita in a skillet is a delight and easy to make. Creamy spinach filling flavoured with herbs and lemon encased in layers of crispy phyllo.Recipe: Lazy Cat Kitchen
Vegan Spanakopita Skillet
Vegan Spinach Blender Muffins- Naturally sweetened and made with whole grain oats, these delicious muffins are the perfect way to sneak in some green! Recipe: Making Thyme for Health
Vegan Spinach Blender Muffins
Strawberry Mango Spinach Smoothie- made with fresh strawberries, frozen mango, and baby spinach. Packed full of vitamin-C, vitamin-A and iron!Recipe: Making Thyme for Health
Strawberry Mango Spinach Smoothie
Cheesy vegan spinach rice balls are an inspired take on arancini, a traditional Italian dish typically made with lots of cheese and fried. Easy to prepare and very comforting, these spinach rice balls make a delicious appetizer or side dish with marinara sauce. Recipe: Up Beet Kitchen
Cheesy Vegan Spinach Rice Balls
More Vegan Recipes
- 100+ Vegan Dinner Ideas
- 25+ Vegan Carrot Recipes
- Vegan Caesar Salad
- Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl with Chickpeas
- Thai Mushroom Salad
- Vegan Farro Salad with Basil-Lemon Tahini Dressing
- Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie
How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these vegan spinach recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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35+ Vegan Spinach Dishes
Enjoy browsing this collection of 35+ Vegan Spinach Recipes, where spinach takes center stage in these delicious plant based dishes. Known for its nutrient density and fresh flavor, spinach enhances the nutritional quality of every dish it's added in.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves (24 ounces)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic (about 6 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a very large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic over medium heat for 30 seconds-1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add spinach in bunches, wilting and turning leaves in the pan, until all of the spinach is incorporated and wilted.
- Season spinach with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15950IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 5mg
