This quick + easy dairy-free Silken Tofu Ricotta Recipe can be used as a vegan alternative to ricotta in any of your favorite recipes! High in protein, low in fat, flavorful, perfect for pizza, pasta, gnocchi, or as a snack! 5 ingredients + 5 minutes, here we go! No cheese or dairy or nuts? No problem!
Tara’s Tips For Perfect Dairy-Free Silken Tofu Ricotta:
- This recipe is super easy + is ready in 5 minutes!
- First of all, you simply toss everything in a food processor or blender.Β Next, pulse about 10 times. Above all, do not over process!
- Alternatively, you could place everything in a bowl and mash with a fork or whisk together until desired ricotta-like consistency is achieved.
- Use silken tofu not firm or extra firm! Not sure about silken tofu? Check this out: The Vegetarian’s Guide to Silken Tofu.
- No need to drain the water from your tofu package.
- Why nutritional yeast? helps with the cheesy flavor!
- Don’t have fresh garlic on hand? Use garlic powder or granules.Β Instead of the 4 cloves, use one tablespoon.
- Leftovers? Store in a glass bowl or jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- What to do with your perfect Dairy Free Silken Tofu Ricotta?
- you could simply eat it with a spoon or with Quinoa Crackers
- try mixing it in with your favorite pasta or Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi
- dollop it on top of a pizza
- use it as a dip for Air Fryer Italian Herb Tofu!
- so many options!
What You Need To Make This Easy Vegan Ricotta:
- organic silken tofu
- garlic
- Italian herb seasoning
- apple cider vinegar
- nutritional yeast (new to nooch? read this:Β Nutritional Yeast 101)
- blender or food processor
Love Italian Food? Me too! Try One Of My Other Favorites:
- Air Fryer Italian Herb Tofu
- Italian Herb Hummus Recipe (Oil-Free!)
- Cauliflower Gnocchi Garlic Knots
- Air Fryer Italian Herb Potatoes
- Baked Pasta Casserole
- Creamy Vegan Chickpea Tomato Sauce
- Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce
- Meatless Marinara Sauce
- Easy Baked Pesto Tofu
Dairy-Free Silken Tofu Ricotta
February 3, 2022
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: easy
Quick + Easy Dairy-Free Silken Tofu Ricotta Recipe can be used as a vegan alternative to ricotta in any of your favorite recipes!
Ingredients
- 16-ounce package of organic silken tofu
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Directions
- Step 1 First, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Next, pulse 10 times or until a chunky ricotta-like consistency is achieved. Do not over process or blend. Alternatively, you could mix in a bowl and whisk until desired consistency. Finally, enjoy as a snack or add into your favorite recipe that calls for ricotta.
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This recipe was perfect for the lasagna I made! I couldn’t get nutritional yeast but it was still great! the flavor was nice and light and not trying to be too cheesy I’m glad you mentioned adding the tofu water with it and not processing it too much., the texture was exactly what my homemade Dairy-free Lasagna needed to tie everything together.
Thank you For the recipe!
Thank you for the feedback, it is a great for lasagna!
– Tara