“Chicken” Poppy Seed Vegan Casserole

Name: “Chicken” Poppy Seed Vegan Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons + 1/4 cup dairy-free buttery spread; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (I use white whole wheat because that’s what I keep on hand); 1 1/2 cups unsweetened soymilk; 2 "no-chicken" vegan bouillon cubes (if they are the double size kind, be sure to use just one); 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional); 8 ounces vegan sour cream alternative; 2 8- ounce packages vegan chick'n strips cut into bite size pieces; 1 can sliced water chestnuts (drained); 6 to 7 ounces vegan buttery crackers (such as Late July or Ritz, crushed); 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 3 to 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves