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Veggie Cheese

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Makes 10 ounces (280 grams) 1x

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 1 Schmear Master recipe
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced carrot
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, cover the red onion with cold water. Set aside for 10 minutes. Strain and dry the onions on a cloth towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the schmear, red onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, chives, dill, parsley, garlic, and pepper using a stiff spatula. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  3. Pack the veggie cheese into a ramekin or two, cover, and chill until ready to serve. It will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.

– Reprinted from Bagels, Schmears, and a Nice Piece of Fish by Cathy Barrow with permission from Chronicle Books, 2022. Photographs by Linda Xiao.