Vegan Ricotta Cheese Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Soaking time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
512 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian
Vegan Ricotta Cheese Recipe
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Creamy vegan ricotta cheese effortlessly blended in under 5 minutes with almonds, tangy lemon, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for spreading, dipping, or adding a lush touch to your favorite dishes, all while keeping it plant-based and nutritious.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almonds or slivered almonds, covered in boiling water and soaked for at least 30 minutes
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Optional garnishes if serving as a dip:
- fresh lemon zest
- cracked black pepper
- Olive oil or lemon oil
Instructions
- Drain the soaked almonds and rinse them under cold running water.
- Place the drained almonds into a food processor along with the rice vinegar, lemon juice, vegan yogurt, garlic, salt and water.
- Blend until the mixture is very smooth and resembles the consistency of traditional ricotta cheese. Depending on your food processor, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times to ensure everything is well combined.
- If serving as a dip, transfer the vegan ricotta to a serving bowl. You can garnish it with cracked black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil or lemon oil for an extra touch of flavor.
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Notes
- 🔥 Hot Tip for Almonds:
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- Ensure your soaking water is boiling before pouring over the almonds. This step dramatically improves their softness, enabling them to blend to perfection.
- 🌀 Blending Mastery:
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- For the creamiest texture, use a high-quality blender. Using a food processor? Start dry and slowly add water as you blend.
- 👅 Flavor Fine-Tuning:
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- Always taste your ricotta before serving. Adjust with more salt or lemon juice to hit that perfect flavor balance, catering to your taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
559mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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