5 from 99 votes
Vegan Tofu Ricotta Cheese
Vegan Tofu Ricotta Cheese uses firm tofu blended with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, red pepper, and fresh basil for a dairy-free ricotta substitute. This creamy mixture offers a balance of tang, umami, and herbaceous notes. It works well served cold or warmed as a filling or topping in Italian dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 14 to 16 ounces tofu firm
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup basil optional, but recommended, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Taste and adjust salt levels.
- Enjoy cold or hot.
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Notes
- This tofu ricotta is ideal for use in lasagna or stuffed pasta shells, adding plant-based creaminess without dairy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
53mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
304mg
(30%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.