Wine-n-Cheese Spread
Wine and cheese are commonly paired together as an offering at parties and special events, which was the inspiration for this wine-flavored vegan cheese spread.
8 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup
nutritional yeast flakes 2 tablespoons raw tahini
1 tablespoon garbanzo bean or other light miso
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon
paprika 1/2 teaspoon
sea salt 2 tablespoons or more red wine of choice
Crumble tofu in a food processor using your fingers. Add garlic, and process for 1 minute. Add nutritional yeast flakes, tahini, miso, Dijon mustard, paprika, and salt, and process for 1 or 2 minutes or until completely smooth. Add red wine and process for 15 more seconds.
Taste and add additional salt or red wine as desired. Transfer mixture to a small bowl.
Serve with crackers, slices of bread, or fruit, or use as a spread for sandwiches. Store spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For a nonalcoholic version, replace the wine with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Or sprinkle finely chopped pecans or walnuts over the top of this spread.