Vegan Veggie Spread for Bagels and Other Breads

This easy spread is one of our favorites to put on bagels. It is also lovely on other rolls or breads.

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 1-½ cup pureed tofu
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ small onion, pureed with tofu
• ¼ cup celery, diced
• ¼ cup carrot, grated
• pinch garlic powder
• pinch salt
• pinch black pepper
• tiny pinch cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Puree the tofu.
2. Add the lemon juice and onion (chopped) and again puree to a smooth consistency.
3. Place the tofu in a medium bowl.
4. Add the garlic powder, salt, black pepper and optional cayenne pepper and mix well.
5. Dice the celery and grate the carrot.
6. Add the carrot and celery to the tofu and mix well.
7. Season to taste as needed.

Notes:

Optional additional veggies would be grated cucumber, zucchini, and or radishes