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. 2Roughly chop a couple of garlic cloves.
  3. 3Zest one medium lemon directly into the bowl of the food processor.
  4. 4Add about two tablespoons of lemon juice to the bowl.
  5. 5Add four tablespoons or a quarter cup of nutritional yeast.
  6. 6Add some white miso paste.
  7. 7Add a little bit of onion powder.
  8. 8Add some freshly cracked black pepper.
  9. 9Add one teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
  10. 10Add a glug of extra virgin olive oil.
  11. 11Blend all ingredients in the food processor.
  12. 12Once it starts to come together, scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl.
  13. 13Continue blending for a minute or two until it reaches a creamy, whipped consistency.
  14. 14Season 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
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 whole medium lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • white miso paste
  • onion powder
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 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.