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Vegan Ricotta Cheese
This nut-free, dairy-free Vegan Ricotta Cheese is wonderfully delicious, so easy to make and so healthy. It makes a great replacement for dairy ricotta and pairs well with so many recipes calling for traditional ricotta. Once you try this, you’ll never go back to the dairy version.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian , Vegetarian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu drained
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mash the tofu with a fork in a medium bowl.
- Add all ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Notes
- Use vegan ricotta cheese as a substitute in recipes that call for traditional ricotta. Or serve on its own as a dip with crackers or fresh veggies.
Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
164mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.