Vegan Oktoberfest Party Board & Beer Pairing

Despite the name, Oktoberfest actually begins in late September, which means it’s already the perfect time to pour some cold beers, gather loved ones for a hearty meal, and celebrate.

On this party board, your friends & family will discover a range of breads, crackers, nuts, and savory vegan treats, so everyone will find something to enjoy. And for dipping those tasty snacks, this Oktoberfest grazing board features a smoky vegan cheese dip that will shock everyone by how tasty it is.

No party board is complete without the proper beverage. Paired with a refreshing hefeweizen or other classic weiss beer, you’ll sense a wonderfully wheaty flavor emerge with hints of fruit to complement the tastes of the board. Weiss beers are characterized by a strong presence of banana and clove, (even vanilla or bubblegum!), in the aroma and flavor. Cheers!

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Tools

Food Processor or High-Speed Blender

Vegan Sausage Bites Ingredients

1  package vegan applewood smoked sausages, sliced into 16 rings 

1  package vegan puff pastry, thawed

1/2  cup whole grain mustard

Vegan Cheese Dip Ingredients

2  cups raw cashews

2  cups boiling water

1  lemon, juiced

3  tablespoons nutritional yeast

1  teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper

Party Board Pairing Ingredients

Sauerkraut

Snap peas

Grape tomatoes

Cucumbers

Broccoli

Assorted peppers

Assorted ZENB Veggie Bites

Assorted sliced breads

Assorted crackers

Assorted pickled foods

Assorted mustards or other dips

Assorted nuts

1.  In a small bowl, add the raw cashews and boiling water. Allow to rest for 30 minutes until soaked and softened. Start the Vegan Sausage Bites while you wait.

2.  Preheat oven to 425°F.

3.  Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 16 strips.

4.  Dollop the mustard onto one end of each strip and top each dollop with the slice of vegan sausage.

5. Roll into a blanket then place onto a sheet pan.

6. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until puffed and golden.

7.  While the Vegan Sausage Bites bake, drain and transfer the bowl of cashews to a food processor or high speed blender.

8.  Add remaining Vegan Cheese Dip ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth and consistent.

9.  Transfer Vegan Cheese Dip to a small bowl and serve on a large grazing board alongside the baked Vegan Sausage Bites.

10.  Complete your board by arranging our recommended ingredient pairings (like our ZENB Veggie Bites). Serve, share, and make memories!

● All out of vegan sausage? You can easily substitute it with cooked vegetables such as baked potato and roasted garlic (yum!). The vegan possibilities are endless.

●  Add spices like smoked paprika or lemon pepper to your Vegan Cheese Dip to incorporate some variety and make it your own!

● Customizing your board is easy. Simply prep vegetables and other vegan accompaniments in small bite-sized form and arrange to complete your Oktoberfest Party Board. Check out our Vegan Grazing Board with Cashew Cheese for tips on where to start when designing your delish board.

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Fill out your Oktoberfest feast with more fun dipping options like our colorful veggie-packed ZENB Hummus Trio.