Chive & Walnut “cheese” Bites

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups walnuts, divided
• 16 ounces soy cream cheese
• 1 cup finely chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts on baking sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until fragrant. Cool and grind finely in food processor.

2. 2

   Stir together cream cheese, 3 tablespoons chives, shallot, smoked paprika and 3 tablespoons walnuts until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Scoop mixture into 2 teaspoon. sized balls.

4. 4

   Roll half in remaining chopped chives and half in remaining walnuts. Serve immediately.