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!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: 10 ingredients or less, 15 minutes or less, arugula, cheese, coconut, gluten-free, oil-free, pecan, vegan
Servings: 12
Calories: 60.7kcal
Equipment
cooktop or oven
small food processor or blender
Ingredients
½cuppecansraw
½cupcoconut flakesunsweetened
½cuparugula
2tablespoonsnutritional yeast
1teaspoonmaple syrup
1teaspoonbalsamic vinegar
¼teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
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.
½ cup pecans
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.
½ cup coconut flakes, ½ cup arugula, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ½ cup pecans
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.
Notes
This recipe serves one wedge to 12 people. If serving a large group, double or triple the recipe and create multiple rounds so that you can easily replenish.