Nut-Free Vegan Ricotta
Discover the creamy, dairy-free magic of Nut-Free Vegan Ricotta—a quick and versatile alternative perfect for those with nut allergies! Made with humble firm tofu, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and boasts a rich, tangy flavor profile from fresh lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. A touch of unsweetened oat milk ensures a luscious, ricotta-like texture, while optional fresh basil elevates its herbaceous notes. Whether you're layering it into a vegan lasagna, stuffing pasta shells, spreading it on pizza, or simply enjoying it as a dip, this nut-free, plant-based ricotta is a game-changer. Plus, it’s easily customizable and keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days!
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Ingredients
- 14 oz Firm tofu (drained)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened plain oat milk (or other nut-free plant milk)
- 1 tbsp Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Drain the firm tofu and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess water.
Step 2
Crumble the tofu into a food processor. It should resemble a coarse texture similar to ricotta cheese.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and oat milk to the food processor.
Step 4
Pulse the ingredients several times until the mixture becomes creamy yet slightly chunky, mimicking the texture of ricotta cheese. Avoid over-processing as you want some texture to remain.
Step 5
Taste the ricotta and adjust seasoning, if needed. Add more salt, lemon juice, or nutritional yeast to achieve your desired flavor.
Step 6
Transfer the ricotta to a bowl and mix in fresh chopped basil, if desired, for added flavor.
Step 7
Use immediately in recipes such as lasagna, stuffed shells, pizza, or as a spread. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 507.5 grams (507.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 916 |
| Total Fat 60.50g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat 9.20g | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1270mg | 55% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.50g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.30g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 4.10g | |
| Protein 72.40g | 145% |
| Vitamin D 13IU | 63% |
| Calcium 2765mg | 213% |
| Iron 12mg | 69% |
| Potassium 1345mg | 29% |
Source of Calories