Easy Vegan Creamed Spinach with Beans

Quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious – this vegan creamed spinach with beans is ready in just 20 minutes. Served with black rice, it makes a healthy vegan dinner that is filling, protein-rich, and visually stunning on the table.

As a kid, I only knew spinach as frozen creamed spinach from a box – I didn’t even know what fresh spinach looked like in the fields. Luckily, that has changed! These days, fresh spinach finds its way into my smoothies, salads, sandwiches, soups, and curries on a regular basis.

For this vegan spinach and beans recipe, though, I intentionally chose frozen spinach – it’s practical, always available, and just as nutritious as fresh. The result is like a modern twist on traditional creamed spinach: flavorful, creamy, filling, and packed with plant protein thanks to white beans

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients for Vegan Creamed Spinach
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• More Recipes with Legumes
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 20 minutes – the ultimate easy vegan dinner recipe
• 100% vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and protein-packed
• Creamy from coconut milk, spiced with cumin, coriander, and ginger
• Everyday-friendly, yet special enough to impress
• Perfect for meal prep

Whether you call it vegan spinach curry with beans or a healthy vegan creamed spinach, this dish is comforting, wholesome, and ideal for weeknights when you don’t want to cook something complicated. The recipe serves two – great for sharing or saving leftovers for another night.

Ingredients for Vegan Creamed Spinach

You only need a handful of simple ingredients for this recipe – most of them are pantry staples:

• Frozen spinach – practical and just as nutrient-rich as fresh spinach
• White beans – add protein and make the spinach curry creamy and filling
• Onion & garlic – the aromatic base no dish should miss
• Cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger – warm spices for that perfect depth of flavor
• Coconut milk (canned) – creates the creamy “creamed spinach” texture. Use the remaining coconut milk for tomato soup or mashed potatoes
• Salt & pepper – to taste

Tip: If you prefer a classic vegan creamed spinach without the curry flavor, simply leave out the spices and beans.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté the base
   Finely chop onion and garlic. Sauté in a little water or oil until translucent, then add the ginger and cook briefly.
2. Add the spinach
   Add the frozen spinach to the pan and cook for 6–7 minutes.
3. Season & finish
   Stir in the spices, season with salt and pepper. Add the coconut milk and drained white beans. Let simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.

I recommend serving the creamy spinach and beans with black rice. Not only does it look amazing, but it’s also rich in antioxidants. Just remember to cook the rice earlier since it takes longer than the spinach curry. If you’re short on time, basmati or jasmine rice works perfectly too.

More Recipes with Legumes

Since beans, lentils & co. are such healthy staples, here are a few more plant-based dishes you’ll love:

I hope you’ll give this vegan creamy spinach & beans a try. If you do, let me know in the comments below. And don’t forget to rate the recipe. You can also tag a photo (#veggiejam) to show me your creation on instagram.

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