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Almond Feta Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Almond Feta Recipe

This Almond Feta Recipe is a great vegan cheese - perfect for those who need to avoid dairy. Makes a great spread too!

Servings: 20
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan, Keto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almonds
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (only 6 tablespoons are required; up to 6 additional tablespoons can be used for drizzling)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • parsley or other herb to taste; fresh parsley can be used as well, dried

Instructions

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  1. Soak almonds overnight or up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse.
  2. In a high-powered blender (like the Vitamix), blend the almonds, lemon juice, 6 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, and salt until very smooth. You might wish to add the salt gradually to adjust to taste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor, processing as long as is necessary.
  3. Preheat oven to 200F. Line baking pan with parchment paper. Spoon the cheese onto the parchment and shape into a disk approximately ¾-inch thick.
  4. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the top is stiff and dry. Cool and chill if you would like to serve it cold, or for a warm cheese dish, immediately top with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with herbs.

Notes

  • For a creamier cheese, and if not using blanched almonds, peel the almonds before making the feta.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 108mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%) Net Carbohydrates 2g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Net Carbohydrates 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.