5-Minute Vegan Cottage Cheese (No Nuts)
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5-Minute Vegan Cottage Cheese (No Nuts)
Description
Using extra-firm tofu mashed with plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder, this vegan cottage cheese mimics the texture of dairy cottage cheese, with small, soft curds. The amount of yogurt and salt can be adjusted to taste, creating a customizable flavor. Preparation involves lightly squeezing excess water from the tofu, then mashing it with the other ingredients until reaching the desired curd size and consistency.
The flavor is tangy and mildly savory, making it suitable for use on toast, in salads, or as a dip. Adding herbs, spices, or sweeteners allows for variations to suit different dishes. The texture is creamy yet slightly crumbly, replicating the experience of cottage cheese without dairy or nuts.
This vegan cottage cheese keeps well refrigerated for up to five days, and some separation of liquid may occur but can be stirred back in or drained. It can also be frozen, with thawing recommended overnight in the refrigerator. The recipe notes offer substitutions for the lemon juice and suggestions for experimenting with various vegan yogurts, including homemade options.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) package extra-firm tofu Regular firm also works
- ½ to ⅔ cup vegan yogurt See Notes, plain, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste, fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- No need to press the tofu, but we do want to remove some of the water. Remove the block of tofu from the package, and wrap a tea towel or paper towels around it. Holding the tofu over the sink lightly squeeze to remove some of the water. Place the tofu in a bowl with the other ingredients, starting with the lesser amount of yogurt and salt.
- Use a fork to mash the tofu and incorporate it with the yogurt and seasonings. Mash until the "curds" are as small as you like.
- Taste for seasoning, adding more yogurt, garlic, and salt, if desired. Enjoy your vegan cottage cheese right away, or refrigerate for an hour or more to allow the flavors to mingle.
Notes
- For vinegar alternatives, mild vinegar can replace lemon juice; omit garlic powder to adjust flavor.
- Firm tofu is recommended; soy-free tofu alternatives like Pumfu or fava bean tofu have been reported to work as well.
- Use plain, unsweetened non-dairy yogurt from oat, coconut, cashew, almond, or soy bases for best results.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; stir separated liquid back in or strain it off.
- Freeze for longer storage; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.
- Add maple syrup for sweet versions or herbs and spices for savory or spicy variations.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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