Tofu Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Whether you're vegan or lactose intolerant, you may find yourself having to go without traditional italian favorites, such as lasagna, stuffed shells, and ravioli. But this easy ricotta substitute will give your pasta dishes such great texture and fantastic flavor that your omnivore friends wouldn't even know they're not eating dairy. While not all vegan ricotta cheese recipes call for nutritional yeast, don't skip it herethis ingredient adds a cheesy flavor to the dish. Some similar recipes call for almonds or nuts, but this particular version is nut-free (though not seed-free, as tahini is the paste of sesame seeds), making it appropriate for people with nut allergies. It's also gluten-free for those who are sensitive to gluten or have celiac disease. It's easy and fast to make a ricotta cheese substitute, you just need to gather the ingredients, get set, and go

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Ingredients for Tofu Ricotta Cheese Recipe

  • 7 ounce Firm Or Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1 tablespoon Tahini
  • 1.50 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
  • 1.50 Cloves Garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon White Miso
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 0.13 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 Small Shallot
Nutrition
value
21
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat1 g Protein3 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    3g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    3g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    66mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    375mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    29mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    22mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    22mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    15mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats