Arugula Pecan Vegan Cheesy Spread Recipe

Arugula Pecan Vegan Cheesy Spread is ideal for the holidays. The combination of
zingy balsamic vinegar, peppery arugula, sweet maple syrup, cozy toasted pecans,
and cheesy nutritional yeast creates a uniquely delicious, nutritious
crowd-pleasing addition to your cheese board!

Servings: 12

Author:

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
5 minutes

Total Time:
15 minutes

Course:

Appetizer Snack

Cuisine:

Vegan

Keywords:

coconut Vegan Gluten-Free cheese arugula oil-free Pecan 10 ingredients or less 15 minutes or less

🧂 Ingredients

½ cup pecans

raw
½ cup coconut flakes

unsweetened
½ cup arugula
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1 For stovetop: Pre-heat a small pan over medium heat for a couple minutes. Reduce
to medium-low, then add the pecans. Toast the pecans in the pan for about 5
minutes, shaking or flipping the pecans occasionally to toast evenly. Remove
from heat and let cool a couple minutes.

For oven: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet
and bake for 12 minutes, or until the pecans are fragrant and look toasted.
2 Meanwhile, place all of the ingredients in a small food processor or blender.
Once cooled a bit, add the pecans.

Process until all ingredients are well incorporated and evenly chopped.
3 Form into a ball or use a biscuit cutter to form into a disc. Alternatively,
simply place it in a container.

Top with nuts, herbs, fruit, or other decorative toppings. Spread on crackers,
figs, sandwiches, or anything else you'd like to spread it on!

Store in the refrigerator up to a week, depending on the freshness of your
arugula.