Quick & Easy Cashew Ricotta (Soy-Free!)

Name: Quick & Easy Cashew Ricotta (Soy-Free!)
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 (~2-Tbsp servings)
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup raw cashews; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, plus more to taste; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt; 4-6 Tbsp water; 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

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Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 (~2-Tbsp servings)
Calories
117 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine
Italian, Vegan

Quick & Easy Cashew Ricotta (Soy-Free!)

Valerie Marks

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Light and creamy vegan ricotta made with just 5 simple ingredients—cashews, lemon, garlic, and more. Whip it up in a food processor or blender for a versatile topping that’s perfect on pasta, pizza, salads, and beyond!

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Ingredients

Servings

RICOTTA

1 ¼ cup raw cashews
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
4-6 Tbsp water

FOR TOPPING optional

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

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Instructions

Soak the cashews in very hot water for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or in cool water for 6 hours to overnight. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
Place the soaked and drained cashews in a food processor or high-speed blender along with lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, sea salt, and the smaller portion of water (4 Tbsp / 60 ml as written—adjust if changing batch size). Blend or process, scraping down the sides as needed. Gradually add more water, 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time, until a thick, creamy paste forms. A food processor usually gives the best texture, but a blender works in a pinch—though it may require more scraping and slightly more liquid.
Taste and adjust the flavors as desired—add more nutritional yeast for a cheesier taste, salt to season, lemon juice for brightness, or garlic powder for extra garlic punch. Blend again until smooth and well combined.
At this stage, your cashew “cheese” is ready to enjoy! The flavors will deepen and the texture will thicken as it chills. It’s delicious on pizza, pasta, lasagna, salads, and much more.
Best enjoyed fresh. Store any leftover cashew “cheese” in the refrigerator for 5–7 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is an approximate estimate, based on the lower amount of salt and excluding optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1two-tablespoon serving Calories 117 (6%) Carbohydrates 6.8g (2%) Protein 4.3g (9%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.59g Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Potassium 158mg (5%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 1.3g (3%) Vitamin A 0.11IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.84mg (1%) Calcium 8.66mg (1%) Iron 1.41mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(~2-Tbsp servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1two-tablespoon serving
Calories	117	6%
Carbohydrates	6.8g	2%
Protein	4.3g	9%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	1.6g	8%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.59g	9%
Monounsaturated Fat	4.83g	24%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	76mg	3%
Potassium	158mg	3%
Fiber	0.9g	4%
Sugar	1.3g	3%
Vitamin A	0.11IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.84mg	1%
Calcium	8.66mg	1%
Iron	1.41mg	8%