# Whipped Tofu Ricotta

A creamy, high-protein, plant-based ricotta alternative perfect for spreading on toast, serving with vegetables, or using in pasta dishes.

- Prep time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Drink
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block extra-firm tofu
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp diamond crystal kosher salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

## Instructions

1. Pat the extra-firm tofu block dry.
2. Add the tofu to a food processor.
3. Roughly chop the garlic cloves and add to the processor.
4. Zest the lemon into the food processor.
5. Juice the lemon and add 2 tablespoons to the processor.
6. Add the nutritional yeast, white miso paste, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and extra virgin olive oil.
7. Blend the ingredients, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the mixture achieves a creamy whipped consistency.
8. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings like nutritional yeast, salt, or lemon juice as desired.

## Equipment

- food processor
- chef's knife
- microplane zester
- citrus juicer
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX4Xra5i1dQ/?igsi=MXduMnpzM3lkejJucQ==
- Creator: Nisha Vora | Vegan Recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/121ea38a-a3aa-47e9-9b26-496ca9720049
- Extracted: 2026-08-25

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