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Vegan Bruschetta (3 Ways!) with Creamy Cashew Cheese
This vegan bruschetta is made with toasted baguette slices topped with creamy cashew cheese and your choice of three toppings.
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Specially Selected French Baguette see note
For the creamy cashew cheese (see note):
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup Friendly Farms original unsweetened soy or almondmilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Stonemill iodized salt plus more to taste
For the balsamic bell pepper bruschetta topping:
- 3 medium bell peppers assorted colors (available in 3-packs at ALDI), finely diced
- 1 tablespoon SimplyNature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Stonemill iodized salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper
For the strawberry mojito bruschetta topping:
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries hulled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons Specially Selected 100% maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper
- Pinch salt
For the spicy tomato & Kalamata olive bruschetta topping:
- 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes about 4 medium tomatoes
- ½ cup Specially Selected Kalamata olives chopped
- 1 tablespoon SimplyNature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon Stonemill crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
- Pinch Stonemill iodized salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the baguette directly onto the oven rack and bake until lightly browned on the outside, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. (Leave the oven on if you plan on making the balsamic bell pepper bruschetta topping.)
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Prepare the creamy cashew cheese:
- While the baguette bakes, place all ingredients for the creamy cashew cheese into a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. You can add an extra splash or two of milk if needed, but don’t let the mixture get too thin.
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To make the balsamic bell pepper bruschetta topping:
- Place the diced peppers and olive oil into a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet and toss to coat. Place into the oven (already preheated to 375°F) and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned in spots, flipping once about halfway through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- When the peppers have cooled down a bit, place them into a medium bowl and add the remaining ingredients, then stir to combine.
To make the strawberry mojito bruschetta topping:
- Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir to combine.
To make the spicy tomato & Kalamata olive bruschetta topping:
- Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir to combine.
To finish and serve the bruschetta:
- Once the baguette is cool, preheat your oven’s broiler. Cut the baguette into ½ inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and place it under the broiler. Broil just until the slices begin to brown on top, about 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Slather the tops of the slices with the creamy cashew cheese, then spoon the bruschetta topping over the cheese.
- Serve.
Notes
- Use 1 baguette and 1 batch of creamy cashew cheese for each topping you decide to make (so 3 baguettes and 3 batches if you make all three types).
Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
652mg
(27%)
Potassium
606mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2856IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
114mg
(127%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
Protein | 10g | 20% |
Fat | 18g | 28% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 10g | 20% |
Vitamin A | 2856IU | 57% |
Vitamin C | 114mg | 127% |
Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.