Tofu Ricotta
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Time 5 min
Use this vegan ricotta as a substitute for the traditional dairy version when you make lasagna, pizza or stuffed shells and manicotti.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 (14.0-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, v
- 1 1/2 tablespoon tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon white miso
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Method
In a medium bowl, combine tofu, tahini, garlic, nutritional yeast, nutmeg, miso, lemon juice, pepper, shallot and parsley.
Mash together with the back of a spoon until ingredients are incorporated.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1/4 cup, 60 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 11g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 (14.0-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, v
- 1 1/2 tablespoon tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon white miso
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley