Elevate your snack game with these vibrant Vegan Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese! This quick, no-cook recipe combines crispy plain rice cakes with a creamy, tangy vegan cream cheese spread, flavored with fresh dill, a hint of lemon, and a pinch of seasoning. Topped with refreshing cucumber slices and juicy cherry tomatoes, each bite delivers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a plant-based appetizer, these rice cakes are perfect for satisfying cravings in just 15 minutes. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing treat! Perfect for vegan diets, healthy snacking, and easy meal prep, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Start by preparing the fresh ingredients. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly.
Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves and cucumber into thin slices.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of the chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze its juice over the cream cheese mixture for a tangy flavor, mixing again to combine.
Lay out the rice cakes on a clean, flat surface.
Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture over each rice cake using a butter knife or spoon.
Top the cream cheese layer with cucumber slices and cherry tomato halves, arranging them decoratively.
Garnish each rice cake with a sprinkle of the remaining chopped dill.
Serve immediately or keep in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving. Enjoy your vegan rice cakes with cream cheese as a snack or light lunch!
Calories |
723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1411 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 946 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.