Vegan Ricotta Cheese Recipe
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
The base consists of almonds soaked in boiling water to soften them for blending into a creamy consistency. Blending with acidity from rice vinegar and lemon juice along with plant-based yogurt achieves a tangy ricotta-like flavor and smooth texture. Garlic adds pungency while salt enhances taste. Water adjusts consistency to reach a spreadable, slightly thick dairy-free cheese.
This vegan ricotta mimics the fresh, creamy qualities of dairy ricotta, suitable for dips, spreads, or incorporating into recipes that call for ricotta cheese. Optional garnishes of lemon zest, cracked black pepper, and olive or lemon oil add brightness and richness, complementing the creamy base.
Preparation requires a good blender or food processor working to a very smooth blend, with occasional scraping to ensure uniform texture. The soaking step is critical for softness, enabling a rich, smooth result without graininess.
Taste and adjust seasonings before serving to achieve the desired balance between tanginess and saltiness for your preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds or slivered almonds, covered in boiling water and soaked for at least 30 minutes, blanched
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup plant-based yogurt unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Optional garnishes if serving as a dip:
- lemon zest fresh
- black pepper cracked
- 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.
Notes
- Soak almonds in boiling water for at least 30 minutes to soften them fully for a smooth blend.
- Use a high-quality blender or food processor, scraping the sides as needed, to achieve a creamy, ricotta-like texture.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice to fine-tune the flavor before serving.
- If serving as a dip, garnish with lemon zest, cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of olive or lemon oil for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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
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