Vegan Jalapeno Cilantro Cheese Ball
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno havarti cheese brand: Daiya, farmhouse block
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese 1 whole tub/227 g
- cayenne pepper optional, 1/4 tsp, powder
- Something crunchy to coat I used fried onions, but you can use toasted almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, cilantro, sunflower seeds, crushed ritz crackers, etc.
Instructions
- Either finely grate or use a food processor to blitz the cheese block until it has the same texture as couscous.
- Add fresh cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, then blitz until well incorporated.
- Add vegan cream cheese and process or mix until everything is well distributed.
- Form into a rough ball, then coat in whatever outer coating you choose (I used fried onions).
- Refrigerate to firm for at least an hour, then serve with your favourite crackers or veggies!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 771
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 771kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 2898mg | 121% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.