Vegan Feta Cheese

Name: Vegan Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz block of extra firm tofu; ⅓ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup water; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 tsp salt; ¼ cup olive brine; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp dried basil; ¼ tsp black pepper; tofu press

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Drain Tofu:
4 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
171 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free

Vegan Feta Cheese

Omar Parker

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This vegan feta cheese is a delicious vegan substitute for traditional feta. It has the classic briny flavor and crumbly texture we all love, but it's 100% vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free.

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Ingredients

Servings

14 oz block of extra firm tofu
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup water
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp salt
¼ cup olive brine juice from a jar of olives – kalamata is best
1 clove garlic peeled and minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp black pepper

Supplies Needed:

tofu press optional

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Instructions

Drain the tofu. Use a tofu press or follow the following directions.
To drain tofu, line a plate with paper towels, and place the block of tofu on top.
Place another layer of paper towels on top of the tofu and top with a second plate.
Place a heavy object on top of the plate to weigh it down. It will take about four hours to press all the liquid out of the tofu. Check on it occasionally and drain the water that accumulates.
When the tofu is drained, chop into ½ inch cubes.
Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a bowl to form the marinade. Toss tofu cubes in the marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours – preferably overnight.
Remove “feta” cubes from marinade, and use in place of traditional feta cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 866mg (36%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)