Vegan Kale Artichoke Dip

Name: Vegan Kale Artichoke Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can artichoke hearts drained; 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas; 1 garlic clove; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Juice of 1/2 small lemon; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 2-3 kale leaves chopped; Olive oil; 2 tbsp chopped chives; Sea salt; Black pepper; Toasted bread or pita for serving; Extra chickpeas for serving; Pickled onions optional, for serving; Red pepper flakes for serving

A dairy-free take on artichoke dip — sunflower seeds and chickpeas blend into the creamy base, with kale and chunky artichokes stirred through.

DifficultyEasyTotal time20 minServes6

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook0 min

Total20 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Blender
Skillet
Mixing bowl

Method

Blend half the artichokes

Put half the artichoke hearts into a blender.

Add the creamy base

Add sunflower seeds, water, chickpeas, garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

Blend

Blend until creamy.

Chop the rest

Coarsely chop the remaining artichokes.

Sauté the kale

Sauté the kale in a little olive oil and salt until wilted.

Transfer

Transfer the creamy mixture to a bowl.

Fold in the texture

Stir in chopped artichokes, kale, and chives.

Taste and adjust

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Chill

Chill until ready to serve.

Serve

Serve with crackers, toasted pita, or crostini.

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Tips

NoteOnly blend half the artichokes. Keeping the other half chunky gives the dip much better texture.

NoteIf you're not vegan, pecorino can replace the nutritional yeast, but I genuinely like the sunflower-chickpea version as it is.

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Nutrition

AllergensSunflower Seeds, Mustard; Gluten depending on bread

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Storage

RefrigeratorUp to 4 days covered; bring to room temperature and stir before serving.

Frequently asked

Can I make it ahead?+

Yes — it keeps up to 4 days refrigerated. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Can I use spinach instead of kale?+

Yes — spinach works the same way; just wilt it briefly so it doesn't water down the dip.

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