Jalapeno Havarti Vegan Cheese Ball

A tasty and creamy vegan cheese ball with the heat of jalapenos and the rich flavor of havarti cheese. Great for get-togethers and parties.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight


• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast


• 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted


• 2 tablespoons lemon juice


• 2 tablespoons white miso paste


• 1 teaspoon garlic powder


• 1 teaspoon onion powder


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped


• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


• 1/4 cup chopped chives


• 1 cup vegan shredded havarti cheese


• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions:

In a food processor, blend soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, miso paste, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth and creamy

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in chopped jalapenos, parsley, chives, and vegan shredded havarti cheese until well combined

Form the mixture into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up

After chilling, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in toasted chopped pecans until evenly coated

Serve with crackers, sliced vegetables, or crusty bread

Enjoy!