Whipped Tofu Ricotta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Gently pat dry your block of extra firm tofu; there is no need to press it.
  2. 2Gently pat dry your block of extra firm tofu; there is no need to press it.
  3. 3Gently pat dry your block of extra firm tofu; there is no need to press it.
  4. 4Roughly chop a couple of garlic cloves.
  5. 5Roughly chop a couple of garlic cloves.
  6. 6Roughly chop a couple of garlic cloves.
  7. 7Zest one medium lemon directly into the bowl of the food processor.
  8. 8Zest one medium lemon directly into the bowl of the food processor.
  9. 9Zest one medium lemon directly into the bowl of the food processor.
  10. 10Add about two tablespoons of lemon juice to the bowl.
  11. 11Add about two tablespoons of lemon juice to the bowl.
  12. 12Add about two tablespoons of lemon juice to the bowl.
  13. 13Add four tablespoons or a quarter cup of nutritional yeast.
  14. 14Add four tablespoons or a quarter cup of nutritional yeast.
  15. 15Add four tablespoons or a quarter cup of nutritional yeast.
  16. 16Add some white miso paste.
  17. 17Add some white miso paste.
  18. 18Add some white miso paste.
  19. 19Add a little bit of onion powder.
  20. 20Add a little bit of onion powder.
  21. 21Add a little bit of onion powder.
  22. 22Add some freshly cracked black pepper.
  23. 23Add some freshly cracked black pepper.
  24. 24Add some freshly cracked black pepper.
  25. 25Add one teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
  26. 26Add one teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
  27. 27Add one teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
  28. 28Add a glug of extra virgin olive oil.
  29. 29Add a glug of extra virgin olive oil.
  30. 30Add a glug of extra virgin olive oil.
  31. 31Blend all ingredients in the food processor.
  32. 32Blend all ingredients in the food processor.
  33. 33Blend all ingredients in the food processor.
  34. 34Once it starts to come together, scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl.
  35. 35Once it starts to come together, scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl.
  36. 36Once it starts to come together, scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl.
  37. 37Continue blending for a minute or two until it reaches a creamy, whipped consistency.
  38. 38Continue blending for a minute or two until it reaches a creamy, whipped consistency.
  39. 39Continue blending for a minute or two until it reaches a creamy, whipped consistency.
  40. 40Season the whipped tofu ricotta to taste, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, salt, or lemon juice as needed, then blend again.
  41. 41Season the whipped tofu ricotta to taste, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, salt, or lemon juice as needed, then blend again.
  42. 42Season the whipped tofu ricotta to taste, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, salt, or lemon juice as needed, then blend again.

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu block
  • 1 block extra firm tofu block
  • 1 block extra firm tofu block
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 whole medium lemon
  • 1 whole medium lemon
  • 1 whole medium lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • white miso paste
  • white miso paste
  • white miso paste
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • glug extra virgin olive oil
  • glug extra virgin olive oil
  • glug extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

food processor

Tips

  • No need to press the tofu block.
  • Season to taste, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, salt for flavor, or lemon juice for acidity.
  • Meal prep a batch on Sunday to use in various meals throughout the week.