Once again, tofu and nutritional yeast come to the rescue! This simple tofu ricotta recipe is just:
6 Ingredients (including salt and pepper)
5 Minutes
Made In Your Blender Or Mashed By Hand
And The Perfect Addition To Pasta, Pizza, Or These Stuffed Puff Pastry Appetizers!
Ingredients For Tofu Ricotta
Six ingredients are all you need for this simple tofu ricotta recipe!
- Extra Firm Tofu
- Lemon Juice
- Nutritional Yeast
- Salt
- Pepper
- And Garlic Powder
Making Tofu Ricotta Without A Blender
Although I haven’t tried this recipe without a blender I suspect that you should be able to get really good results.
Try mashing the tofu and stirring in the remaining ingredients. Adding a splash of plant milk, oil, or water could help the tofu mash if you’re having a hard time smoothing it out.
The one thing to keep in mind if using a blender for this recipe is to not over-blend the mixture… unless you want a tasty smooth ricotta that is! I love how versatile this recipe is. It’s very similar to our Dill Breakfast Spread which is a great cream cheese substitute. So even if you blend this “ricotta” down a little too much… you’ll end up with a tasty cream cheese!
Recipe Cost
Another perk to this simple tofu ricotta recipe? It’s thrifty!
This recipe makes 2 cups or 500 g of ricotta and costs us approximately: CAD $3.77. A tub of 454 g ricotta from our local grocery store would cost us at least $6.99!
I hope you’re as excited about the possibilities of this ricotta as I am! Make sure you try it in our festive Spinach & “Ricotta” Puff Pastry Pockets!
And if you’re a fan of quick tofu inventions make sure to check out our Quick And Easy Tofu Feta, as well as our Dill Breakfast Spread, our 5 Minute Oil-Free Mayonnaise and even… our Easy Homemade Yogurt!
PrintSimple Tofu Ricotta To The Rescue – 5 Minute Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 500 g (2 cups) 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
5 minutes and 6 ingredients (including salt & pepper) are all you need for this simple tofu ricotta recipe! Lasagna, pizza… get creative!
Ingredients
- 350g extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon sea salt (based on preference)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (use fresh garlic if desired)
- fresh herbs, optional
*All the ingredients for this recipe are from our pantry and freezer tips!
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend or pulse to combine. Stop your machine and scrape down the sides as needed.
- For a more textured “ricotta” don’t blend until smooth. If you reach your desired texture and can still see some nutritional yeast that has not been fully blended you can remove the “ricotta” from the blender and stir by hand.
- For a smooth “ricotta” blend until fully combined. You can add 1 tablespoon or so of plant milk or oil to encourage the mixture to blend.
- Make sure to try this easy tofu ricotta in our festive Spinach & “Ricotta” Puff Pastry Pocket appetizer!
Notes
Approximate cost without additional herbs: CAD $3.77 vs. $6.99 for just 454 g store-bought ricotta cheese.
- Category: Thrifty How-Tos
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Italian
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