Vegan Halloumi appetizer with sweet relish
Are you hosting during the Holidays? Serve this succulent vegan appetizer made with grilling plant-based cheese with a strawberry, tomato and chili relish on a crispy cracker. A mix of flavors to get the party started!
Makes 8 servings | Total prep time: 45 minutes | Free from major allergens
Ingredients to prepare the vegan Halloumi appetizer with sweet relish
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup cane sugar
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained from liquid and roughly chopped
- 1 red chili, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 package grilling plant-based cheese
- Gluten free crackers
- Chervil leaves for garnish
Steps to prepare the vegan Halloumi appetizer with sweet relish
In a large 12-inch x 3-inch-deep saucepan over medium high heat, cook vinegar and sugar for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
Add strawberries, tomatoes, chili, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes or until thickened and relish coats the back of a cold spoon. Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat and transfer to an airtight container.
Cut plant-based grilling cheese into 4, 1/4-inch slices. Use a 1-inch round cookie cutter and cut 2 circles out of each slice. Alternatively, cut slices into 4 equal squares.
Lightly spray cheeze with vegetable spray. Sear pieces in a large non-stick pan, over medium high heat, until golden brown on each side, 5 minutes.
Place 1 piece of prepared cheese centred on the cracker and spoon roughly 1 tsp. of relish over top. Garnish with chervil leaves.
Recipe by Daiya
