"Dear Hubby's Lunch" today is a decidely new school twist on an old school classic....Jalapeno Pimento Cheese.
I must admit that this Jalapeno Pimento Cheese was actually left-over from yesterday's Superbowl spread. And guess what? It was even better the second day!
But first, let me just say.............................
****Go Philadelphia Eagles!!!****
I normally make my Vegan Pimento Cheese using a healthy, whole-foods mix of lightly steamed shredded carrots and crushed tofu and combined with my super secret seasonings. Hint: a dash of wine really sets it off!
But, since my "Dear Hubby" said that the only thing he missed since transitioning to a Vegan diet was real Southern-style pimento cheese, I decided to do something a little different. Southern-style pimento cheese he wanted? So Southern-style pimento cheese he would get! Totally Vegan, of course!
I combined three different types of vegan cheese, nutritional yeast, roasted peppers, onions, olives, jalapenos to make a true, Southern-style pimento cheese. But....Vegan....with a kick!
VEGAN JALAPENO PIMENTO CHEESE
Ingredients:
16 oz. Vegan Cheese (I used the following combination: Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet® Cheddar Shreds, GO VEGGIE® Vegan Pepper Jack and Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet® Pepperjack Style Slices...But, you can use whatever combination of Vegan Cheese floats your boat)
1/4 - 1/2 cup Vegan Mayo (I like "Just Mayo" brand)
1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast
1/3 cup Green Olives, chopped
1/4 cup of juice from Green Olives
1 TB Apple Cider Vinegar
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1-2 jalepeno, seeded and diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 TB Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss Peppers and Onions with Olive Oil and spread in an even layer onto baking sheet.
- Bake Peppers and onions for 10 -15 minutes or until softened. A little char is good, but watch carefully because you don't want burnt peppers and peppers. Let cool.
- Place all the cheeses into the bowl of a food processor, pulse two to three times.
- Add pepper and onion mixture, and all other ingredients. Pulse until the mixture is combined, but still chunky. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Perfect spead onto a thick slice of sourdough, grilled or with pretzels or carrots as a dip!
EAT UP AND ENJOY!!
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