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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
- dried parsley (or other herb to taste; fresh parsley can be used as well)
Instructions
- Soak almonds overnight or up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- For a creamier cheese, and if not using blanched almonds, peel the almonds before making the feta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
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: 20Serving
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.