Certainly! Here’s a delicious recipe for plant-based garlic bread with cream cheese. This recipe uses plant-based ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 loaf of your favorite plant-based bread (French or Italian works well)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plant-based butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
For the Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spread:
- 8 oz (about 1 cup) plant-based cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
For the Garlic Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened plant-based butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Slice the bread loaf in half horizontally, creating two large pieces.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and the butter has melted into the bread.
For the Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spread:
- In a medium bowl, combine the plant-based cream cheese, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Assembly:
- Once the garlic bread is done baking, remove it from the oven.
- Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before spreading the plant-based cream cheese mixture over one half of the bread.
- Place the other half on top, creating a sandwich, and press down gently.
- Slice the garlic bread into individual portions and serve while warm.
Enjoy your plant-based garlic bread with creamy plant-based cream cheese! It’s a flavorful and satisfying treat that’s perfect as an appetizer or side dish.