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Vegan Ricotta (Dairy-Free)
Author:
Erin Jensen
Prep Time:
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Plant Based Cheese
Cuisine:
American
Method:
Blender
This
Vegan Ricotta
is a smooth and delicious dairy-free ricotta option for all of your favorite pasta recipes.
Ingredients
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3/4
cup
raw cashews
soak in boiling hot water for 20–30 minutes, drain before use
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1
block firm
organic tofu
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1
garlic clove
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juice of 1 lemon
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2
tablespoons
nutritional yeast
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1 1/4
teaspoons
kosher salt
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1/4
teaspoon
ground black pepper
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2
tablespoons
unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Add cashews, unsweetened almond milk and 1/3 of the tofu block to a high powered blender.
Blend on high until cashews are broken down and smooth (scrape down the sides intermittently as you do this).
Add lemon juice, the remaining tofu, salt, pepper and nutritional yeast and blend on low until fully combined and smooth.
Taste and add additional salt or lemon juice, as desired.
Use in your favorite dairy-free, plant-based recipe!
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