Cheesy Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
We made these for Superbowl Sunday and they were a touchdown (lol sorry I had to). But they were a hit with everyone and we will definitely be making these again.
Ingredients:
12 jalapeños, halved and deseeded
8 oz vegan cream cheese
2 garlic cloves
1/2 of a lemon, juiced
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese, divided into two 1/4 cups (1/4 will be for mixture, 1/4 will be for topping)
1/2 cup gluten-free bread crumbs, divided into two 1/4 cups (1/4 will be for mixture, 1/4 will be for topping)
1/2 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
How - To:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
If your shredded cheddar cheese is in long strands, dice them up into smaller pieces.
Combine the cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, parsley, ¼ cup cheddar cheese, ¼ cup bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust as desired.
Fill each pepper with cream cheese filling. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
For extra crispness, you can spray the filled peppers with olive oil or cooking spray before baking. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the peppers are soft and the top is golden
Be sure to fully remove the inner membrane and seeds of the jalapeño. I recommend using a spoon to easily scoop it out!!️
