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Spiced Cucumber Slices with Creamy Herb Vegan Cheese

Spiced Cucumber Slices with Creamy Herb Vegan Cheese

Want a bite-sized appetizer that's crunchy, spicy, and creamy all at once? These Spiced Cucumber Slices with Creamy Herb Vegan Cheese deliver a genuinely satisfying combination of textures and flavors, topped with a dollop of herby, tangy vegan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time- 15 minutes 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Appetizer recipe, summer Appetizer, vegan Appetizr
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Spiced Cucumbers
  • 6 mini cucumbers sliced (or 3 large regular cucumbers)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • For the Creamy Herb Vegan Cheese
  • 4 oz vegan cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives or dill finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • For Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Green onions thinly sliced
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Mini cucumbers genuinely work best here since they're less watery than standard cucumbers and hold their shape better once marinated.

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list manageable. Here's what to grab:
  • Knife set (for slicing cucumbers and mincing garlic and ginger)
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Slice the Cucumbers
  2. Wash and slice the cucumbers into rounds. Place them in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Step 2- Make the Spiced Dressing
  4. In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, agave or maple syrup, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes so the flavors combine.
  5. Step 3- Marinate the Cucumbers
  6. Add the dressing to the bowl with the cucumbers and mix well, making sure every slice gets coated. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to soak up that spicy, tangy flavor.
  7. Step 4- Whip the Herb Cheese
  8. While the cucumbers marinate, combine the vegan cream cheese, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  9. Step 5- Assemble
  10. Arrange the marinated cucumber slices on a serving platter. Top each slice with a small dollop of the creamy herb cheese.
  11. Step 6- Garnish and Serve
  12. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and extra crushed red pepper flakes. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's an estimated nutrition breakdown per serving, based on 4 total servings combining both the cucumbers and cheese topping:
Spiced Cucumbers Only:
  • Calories- 50 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 8g
  • Protein- 2g
  • Fat- 1g
  • Sodium- 552mg
  • Fiber- 2g
  • Sugar- 5g