Vegan Herb-Cashew Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

Ingredients:

For the Vegan Herb-Cashew Cream Cheese:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in hot water for about 1 hour
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plain vegan yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 2 teaspoons fresh dill)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

For the Cucumber Bites:

  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced into 1/2-inch discs
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, whole or halved
  • Fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions:

For the Vegan Herb-Cashew Cream Cheese:

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, vegan yogurt, minced garlic, fresh parsley, onion powder, smoked paprika, dill, and sea salt.
  3. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth. If needed, add a splash of water to achieve the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.

For the Cucumber Bites:

  1. Use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out a small hollow in each cucumber slice to create a little well.
  2. Generously spread or pipe the vegan herb-cashew cream cheese onto each cucumber disc.
  3. Crown each cucumber bite with a cherry tomato, either whole or halved.
  4. Garnish each bite with a fresh parsley leaf for an added touch of elegance.
  5. Chill the bites in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
  6. Serve and enjoy the delightful vegan Herb-Cashew Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites, featuring the symphony of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. These make a perfect appetizer or snack for your guests!