Spinach Sauce Recipe

Calendar icon Published: Nov 5th 2023 by Jennifer Dodd
Clock icon Last updated: Dec 22nd 2024
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Spinach Sauce ingredients.

This bright and wholesome Spinach Sauce is made in 10 minutes flat using only a handful of ingredients that pack a big punch of flavor and nutrients in every delicious bite. Furthermore, this 100% plant-based sauce can be tossed with pasta added to rice, grains, potatoes, and vegetables for a bold and unforgettable creamy sauce. 

What is spinach sauce made of?

This spinach sauce is made from spinach, basil, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. 

What does spinach go well with?

Spinach goes well with several items such as fruit, nuts, seafood, meat, grains, and nuts, to name a few. 

How to add spinach to alfredo sauce?

You can add spinach to Alfredo sauce by mixing the spinach in whole or adding the spinach to the sauce and blending it. 

When to add spinach to pasta sauce?

It's best to add spinach to pasta sauces at the end of cooking to retain a bright green color, preventing it from turning brown. Adding spinach at the end of cooking pasta sauce will also keep the spinach from getting mushy due to overcooking. 

Author: Jennifer Dodd
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Time & Serves

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Serves
2 persons

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach, chopped.

  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped.

     

  • 1 cup Light Coconut Milk

  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

  • 2 cloves Garlic, peeled, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder

  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

     

  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg

Instructions

Instructions

Add all the ingredients into a high-powered blender, and blend for 2–3 minutes until smooth. 

In a powerful blender, combine all the ingredients, and blend for two to three minutes, or until smooth.

Use a place into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. 

Place into an airtight container and store in the fridge until needed.

Once you're ready to use the sauce simply add it to a medium-sized pan, and set the pan onto medium heat on the stovetop for a few minutes until the sauce has warmed through. Toss with your favorite pasta, grains, or vegetables. 

Optional: You may add red bell peppers or chili flakes for additional color and spice. 

When the sauce is ready to be used, simply add it to a medium-sized skillet and heat the pan over medium heat until the sauce is thoroughly warmed. Add your preferred pasta, grains, or vegetables and toss.  Red bell peppers and chili flakes are optional but offer more color and heat.
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