Creamy Spinach Garlic Dip

I recently went into the city to meet up with my brother for drinks and dinner. By the time we found a place to go, we ended up sitting at the bar and ordering appetizers. I ordered the hot spinach artichoke dip, which turned out to be the best dip I've ever had. It was creamy, smooth and filling. I was quite sure it was made with all the "bad stuff," so I went home and decided to make my own version of this comfort food classic. 

Here's what I used 

1 can white navy beans 

2-3 cloves garlic 

1/2 cup raw cashews 

1/2-1 cup water 

1/2 cup vegan mayo

3 tbsp nutritional yeast 

3/4 cup vegan mozzarella shredded cheese 

1-10oz bag of frozen spinach 

Blend all the ingredients except the spinach and cheese in a food processor/blender (I used vitamix).  Combine the thawed spinach and shredded cheese with the sauce. Top with shredded cheese (optional). 

Bake at 375 for about 20-25 minutes or until crispy on top.