Vegan Ricotta Cheese (Chickpea Ricotta!)

Name: Vegan Ricotta Cheese (Chickpea Ricotta!)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 (1/4-cup servings)
Ingredients: 15 oz. can chickpeas; 1/3 cup almond flour, super-fine; 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup water or aquafaba; Optional: fresh basil, dried basil, Italian seasonings

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6 (1/4-cup servings)
Calories
112 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Vegan Ricotta Cheese (Chickpea Ricotta!)

Clara Sanders

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An easy vegan ricotta made with chickpeas and almond flour (with no tofu and no cashews)! It's quick to make, healthy, and oil-free.

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Ingredients

Servings

15 oz. can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1/3 cup almond flour, super-fine
3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup water or aquafaba (more/less)
Optional: fresh basil, dried basil, Italian seasonings

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend. I start with about 3 Tbsp. water (or aquafaba), then add more 1 Tbsp. at a time to achieve desired consistency. It should be creamy, but very thick. You'll need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times between blending.
Taste and adjust flavors if needed. (More salt, nutritional yeast, lemon, herbs, etc.)
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate to let flavors combine further.

Notes

My favorite variation: Adding roasted garlic and fresh basil! (Instead of the garlic powder, you can substitute roasted garlic or a fresh garlic clove.)
Almond flour: Either natural or blanched works great. Natural almond flour will result in a darker color as shown in the photos above.
Yield: Recipe makes about 1.5 cups ricotta.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 181mg (5%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(1/4-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	112kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	13g	4%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Potassium	181mg	4%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	11IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	39mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%