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Vegan ricotta
thehamptonsvegan

Ricotta Replica

A vegan version of ricotta cheese that works perfectly in all your Italian dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 container (about 14 ounces) firm or extra firm tofu drained (pressed if you want a drier consistency) I ususally do a light press
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons vegan pesto optional or chop/chiffonade a few basil leaves for added flavor (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mash with a fork or crumble the ricotta with your hands to resemble the consistency of ricotta.
  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and blend well
  3. Store in refrigerator for up to a week.