Vegan Pimento “Cheese” Spread

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add the onion and cook until softened and starting to brown in places, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Cool completely.

Add the onion/garlic mixture and all remaining ingredients (except the scallion) to a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 of the scallion.

Chill, then top with the remaining 1/2 of the scallion and serve with crackers or crudités.