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Vegan Feta Cheese (Tofu Feta!)
This vegan feta cheese recipe is creamy, salty, and so tasty (but no dairy or special ingredients are required!). It requires just seven ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1 oz block extra firm tofu 396 g
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Press: Cut tofu into a few slabs (roughly ¼ inch thick). Press liquid out of tofu using either a tofu press, or by wrapping the tofu in a clean towel and setting a heavy pan on top. Let tofu press for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut: Cut tofu into small cubes (smaller cubes = more surface area for soaking up flavors).
- Marinade: Stir together all remaining ingredients, then fold in the tofu cubes. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, before serving.
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Notes
- Storage: This will last for up to 7 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
3.8g
(1%)
Protein
8.7g
(17%)
Fat
13.4g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
Fiber
1.4g
(6%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 17% |
| Fat | 13.4g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.