This post is sponsored by Mahatma Rice, but all opinions are my own.
I’m a total snackaholic. Sunday nights are usually snack night in my house. I like to put together a big cheese platter or a cook up a creamy dip to serve with cut vegetables while Dennis and I are watching Sunday night television. Recently, I wanted to change this up a little, as we’d had the same a snacks a few weeks in a row. I was craving something with spinach and cheese, and I had some Mahatma Jasmine Rice in the pantry, so I set about concocting something yummy. It may seem strange to put rice in a dip, but I recently discovered that it is indeed a thing! Think of it a savory rice pudding. No one will ever guess that this cheesy spinach dip is loaded with vegetables! Paired with crackers, tortilla chips, or cut vegetables it’s a great snack, but because it’s so nutritious, you can also serve it as a light meal! I’ve used Mahatma Jasmine Rice in my dip. I love that it cooks up quickly and is extremely versatile. It pairs well with Asian flavors, but it also works well in fusion dishes. It fills your kitchen with a delicate Jasmine aroma when cooking, and it has a deliciously delicate flavor. It’s moist and tender, and it remains soft when it’s chilled, so it’s a great choice for dips. Look for Mahatma Jasmine Rice at a store near you and try it for yourself! This dip is easy to make! The vegetables boil for the same amount of time that the rice takes to cook, so there is little time spent waiting around in the kitchen. Then just serve and snack! I’ve used frozen spinach in this recipe because it’s easier to use in dips than fresh. Defrost it in your fridge overnight and squeeze as much water out of it as possible. I like to use my TofuXpress to drain my spinach. You can also place it in a colander and place something heavy on top of it/ If you do prefer fresh spinach, give it a quick sauté before mixing into the dip. Full of hidden veggies, this Vegan Cheesy Rice and Spinach Dip is the ultimate snack. Serve it hot with chips or carrot sticks Drain the vegetables and save the water. Allow the vegetables to cool slightly and then place them in a high-speed blender or food processor along with the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne. Add 2 cups of the reserved cooking water and blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little more water if the mixture is too thick. Keep in mind that it will thicken when it’s heated.
Vegan Cheesy Rice and Spinach Dip
Vegan Cheesy Rice and Spinach Dip
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Oh what a great idea to add rice to spinach dip. I bet it gives it a really cool texture.
Thank you, Becky!
Ooh, I love the way you explained that it’s a savory rice pudding. Super cool! I am with you—I love snacking, though I usually skew sweet! This will be a good one for my savory husband! I’m going to keep an eye out for that brand of rice! Love that it is non GMO!
Thank you, Sarah! I hope your husband likes it!
Oh wow, this looks like it would be SO GOOD! I have never seen rice in a dip before, I don’t think, but it makes sense. Definitely putting this on the list!
Thank you, Susan! I hope you enjoy it!
I love how veggie-packed this is. Looks incredible!
Thank you, Sarah!
I love snacky meals like this too! Why wait for a party to have all of the best food, right?
Exactly!
Love this! Can’t wait to make it!
Thank you, KB! I hope you enjoy it!
yum! i feel like i’d just want to eat this straight up as a meal!
Thank you, Kristin! I hope you enjoy it!