Vegan Ricotta
This recipe is so simple and delicious I usually have a jar of it in my fridge. Great for any savoury ricotta use, I like to slather it on a slice of crusty bread as a quick snack.With minimal saturated fat (0.56g per serve), and no trans fat or cholesterol, this recipe is miles better for your arteries than a regular ricotta which has about 5x the saturated fat and 20.6mg of cholesterol in a similar serving size. Interestingly, it also contains MORE protein than animal-based ricotta, as well as more healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashew
- 450 g firm tofu
- 1/3 cup plant milk unsweetened
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1.5 Tbsp mixed herbs dried
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Soak cashew nuts in boiled water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add the cashew nuts and the rest of the ingredients (excluding the plant milk) in a food processor.
- Process until chopped then add the plant milk a little at a time until you reach desired consistency. A bit of texture is good - don't be afraid to under-process it.
- Store in the fridge for up to one week or serve immediately as a dip with crackers, on a pizza, rubbed into a salad or with pasta.
Notes
One serving is 40g, about two generous tablespoons.
Nutrition
Serving: 40gCalories: 50.53kcalCarbohydrates: 2.45gProtein: 3.5gFat: 3.4gSaturated Fat: 0.56gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.17gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.38gSodium: 163mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.44gSugar: 0.52gVitamin A: 37.72IUVitamin C: 0.65mgCalcium: 123.17mgIron: 2.16mg
Gabrielle is an evidence-based vegan coach who believes that health transformation begins when you switch to a plant-based diet. Her mission is to help midlife women eat in alignment with who they are and what they value so that they can lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.
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