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Bagel Bites and Vegan Garlic Herb Cream Cheese

Bring bagels outside of your morning routine with these Bagel Bites! Crunchy, savory bagels–topped with Vegan Cream Cheese. These bagels belong at all your summer gatherings.

Total Time

4hr 45min

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Author: Food by Maria

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Ingredients

Bagel Bites

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Everything Bagels

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3 Tbsp

Olive Oil

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2 Tbsp

Everything Bagel Seasoning

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2 Tbsp

Dried Thyme

Vegan Garlic Herb Cream Cheese

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7 oz

Firm Tofu

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1 cup

Raw Cashews

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2 Tbsp

Coconut Oil

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2 Tbsp

Olive Oil

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1 tsp

Salt

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1/2 tsp

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

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1 Tbsp

Lemon Juice

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3 Tbsp

Apple Cider Vinegar

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1 Tbsp

Dried Dill Weed

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1 Tbsp

Dried Oregano

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1 handful

Fresh Thyme , finely chopped

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1 handful

Fresh Chives , finely chopped

or Fresh Green Onion

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Place Firm Tofu (7 oz) on a cutting board lined with a kitchen cloth, place a plate onto the tofu and then a heavy book onto the plate. Less this press for 30 minutes to drain the liquid.

Into a large bowl combine your Everything Bagels (3) pieces, Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) , Everything Bagel Seasoning (2 Tbsp) , and Dried Thyme (2 Tbsp) . Toss till well coated.

Transfer between two baking sheets and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Use your own judgement, this may take longer than 15 minutes depending on your oven.

Once cooked, remove from oven and set on a baking tray to cool.

Once 30 minutes have passed transfer your tofu, Raw Cashews (1 cup) , Coconut Oil (2 Tbsp) , Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) , Salt (1 tsp) , Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) , Lemon Juice (1 Tbsp) , Apple Cider Vinegar (3 Tbsp) , Dried Dill Weed (1 Tbsp) , Dried Oregano (1 Tbsp) , Fresh Thyme (1 handful) , ad Fresh Chives (1 handful) into a high-speed blender and blend till well combined. Could take up to 1-2 minutes.

Transfer to a tightly sealed container, pat till flat, and chill in the fridge for up to 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Enjoy with veggies and bagel bites on a fabulous platter!

Author's Notes

Make sure to give yourself time to soak the cashews for at least 4 hours - up to overnight before starting the recipe. For best results, refrigerate the cream cheese for 6 hours once blended to set and help flavors meld.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

425

FAT

27.3 g

PROTEIN

12.2 g

CARBS

33.4 g