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Vegan Ricotta Cheese (Chickpea Ricotta!)

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Taste and adjust flavors if needed. (More salt, nutritional yeast, lemon, herbs, etc.)
  3. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.