Name: Vegan Cheese Ball with Herbs
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked in water overnight); 1 tablespoon chickpea miso OR gluten-free mellow white miso; 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 3 tablespoons water; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; 1 tablespoon minced basil; 1 tablespoon minced chives; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Description

This Vegan Cheese Ball with Herbs is a make-ahead party appetizer that is sure to please a crowd! It is rich, creamy, spreadable, and full of fresh herb flavor.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked in water overnight)
1 tablespoon chickpea miso OR gluten-free mellow white miso
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced basil
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Drain and rinse the cashews. Add them into a food processor fitted with the S blade. Add in the miso, coconut oil, nutritional yeast, water, garlic, and salt. Process until super smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl and stir in the herbs.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and line it with cheese cloth or a thin dish towel. Spoon the cheese mixture into the cheesecloth. Gather the corners and twist the top gently to form the cheese into a round ball. Place in the fridge overnight.
The next morning, unwrap the cheeseball and form into more of a ball shape with your hands, if needed. Using your hands, press the chopped walnuts into the cheeseball to cover. Serve with your favorite crackers.