Trompe-l'œil Mini Pumpkin (Vegan Cheese Ball) by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

40 min

1 serving

🌱

35 g

Sunflower seeds

🧱

50 g

Firm

🥥

1 tsp

Deodorized coconut oil

🍎

1 tsp

Cider vinegar

🍶

0.5 tsp

White vinegar

🥣

2 tsp

Plain soy yogurt

🧄

Garlic powder

🥣

0.5 tsp

Light miso

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🥕

2

Carrots

🫑

1

Mini bell pepper

  1. Soak
    • Sunflower seeds

    The day before, soak the sunflower seeds in a bowl of cold water, or on the same day, boil water and pour in the sunflower seeds.

  2. Boil
    • Sunflower seeds

    Cover and let boil for 10 minutes.

  3. Drain

    Turn off the heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before draining using a strainer.

  4. Put
    • Firm or semi-firm plain tofu
    • Deodorized coconut oil
    • Cider vinegar

    In a mixer or blender, put all the other ingredients (tofu, coconut oil, cider vinegar, white vinegar, soy yogurt, garlic powder, miso, salt, pepper) along with the drained sunflower seeds. Blend.

  5. Step

    If needed, stop the mixer and push the ingredients from the edges back to the center.

  6. Step
    • Salt

    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

  7. Put

    Put 2 heaped tablespoons of the 'cheese' on a sheet of plastic wrap laid on the work surface, then form a ball by closing the plastic wrap on itself.

  8. Put

    Put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then 10 minutes in the freezer.

  9. Grate
    • Carrots

    Meanwhile, grate the carrot finely, press to remove a little of the juice (not all of it), and spread it on a sheet of plastic wrap.

  10. Add

    Add the 'cheese' ball in the center and close it up.

  11. Cut

    Cut 4 pieces of string and tie it up as shown in the video.

  12. Wrap
    • Mini bell pepper

    Keep in the fridge again for 1 hour then 10 minutes in the freezer, remove the plastic wrap and the string, place on a plate with the stalk of the mini bell pepper, and serve with crackers.

Trompe-l'œil Mini Pumpkin (Vegan Cheese Ball) by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

40 min

1 serving

🌱

35 g

Sunflower seeds

🧱

50 g

Firm

🥥

1 tsp

Deodorized coconut oil

🍎

1 tsp

Cider vinegar

🍶

0.5 tsp

White vinegar

🥣

2 tsp

Plain soy yogurt

🧄

Garlic powder

🥣

0.5 tsp

Light miso

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🥕

2

Carrots

🫑

1

Mini bell pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    The day before, soak the sunflower seeds in a bowl of cold water, or on the same day, boil water and pour in the sunflower seeds.

    🌱Sunflower seeds
    🥣Bowl
  2. Step 2/12

    Cover and let boil for 10 minutes.

    🌱Sunflower seeds
  3. Step 3/12

    Turn off the heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before draining using a strainer.

    🧺Strainer
  4. Step 4/12

    In a mixer or blender, put all the other ingredients (tofu, coconut oil, cider vinegar, white vinegar, soy yogurt, garlic powder, miso, salt, pepper) along with the drained sunflower seeds. Blend.

    🫘Firm or semi-firm plain tofu
    🥥Deodorized coconut oil
    🍎Cider vinegar
    🍶White vinegar
    🥣Plain soy yogurt
    🧄Garlic powder
    🥣Light miso
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🌱Sunflower seeds
  5. Step 5/12

    If needed, stop the mixer and push the ingredients from the edges back to the center.

  6. Step 6/12

    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
  7. Step 7/12

    Put 2 heaped tablespoons of the 'cheese' on a sheet of plastic wrap laid on the work surface, then form a ball by closing the plastic wrap on itself.

    🧻Plastic wrap
    🥄Spoon
  8. Step 8/12

    Put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then 10 minutes in the freezer.

  9. Step 9/12

    Meanwhile, grate the carrot finely, press to remove a little of the juice (not all of it), and spread it on a sheet of plastic wrap.

    🥕Carrots
    🧀Grater
    🧻Plastic wrap
  10. Step 10/12

    Add the 'cheese' ball in the center and close it up.

    🧻Plastic wrap
  11. Step 11/12

    Cut 4 pieces of string and tie it up as shown in the video.

    String
    ✂️Scissors
  12. Step 12/12

    Keep in the fridge again for 1 hour then 10 minutes in the freezer, remove the plastic wrap and the string, place on a plate with the stalk of the mini bell pepper, and serve with crackers.

    🫑Mini bell pepper
    🧻Plastic wrap
    String
    🍽️Plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seeds, Soy Product, Oil, Condiments, Dairy Alternative, Spices, Vegetables

Ingredients

Sunflower seeds, Firm, Deodorized coconut oil, Cider vinegar, White vinegar, Plain soy yogurt, Garlic powder, Light miso, Salt, Pepper, Carrots, Mini bell pepper

Notes

Sunflower seeds (or mechanically shelled cashew nuts), Firm (or semi-firm plain tofu), Deodorized coconut oil (heaped, melted), Cider vinegar (dairy-free), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Carrots (finely grated), Mini bell pepper (for the stalk garnish)

Allergens

Soy, Sulphites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Halal, Kosher

Calories

320 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 14g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 650mg, Potassium: 500mg, Magnesium: 60mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 2mg, Zinc: 1.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 900µg, Vitamin E: 4mg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg, Vitamin C: 10mg, Folate: 40µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Bowl, Strainer, Plastic wrap, Grater, String, Scissors, Plate, Spoon

Appliances

Stove, Blender, Refrigerator, Freezer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Starter, Appetizer

Occasions

Halloween, Party, Aperitif

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@le.renard.et.les.raisins

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Crunchy

Flavors

Savory, Umami, Garlicky, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 2-3 days (in an airtight container,keep well chilled before serving), freezer : 10 minutes (shaping step only, not for long-term storage) (brief freezing only to help the ball hold its shape, not meant for long-term freezing due to the fresh carrot and tofu)