Vegan Ricotta Cheese Recipe
Creamy vegan ricotta cheese effortlessly blended in under 5 minutes with almonds, tangy lemon, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for spreading, dipping, or adding a lush touch to your favorite dishes, all while keeping it plant-based and nutritious.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 512kcal
Cost: $5.50
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almonds or slivered almonds, covered in boiling water and soaked for at least 30 minutes
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Optional garnishes if serving as a dip:
- Fresh lemon zest
- Cracked black pepper
- Olive oil or lemon oil
Instructions
- Drain the soaked almonds and rinse them under cold running water.
- Place the drained almonds into a food processor along with the rice vinegar, lemon juice, vegan yogurt, garlic, salt and water.
- Blend until the mixture is very smooth and resembles the consistency of traditional ricotta cheese. Depending on your food processor, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times to ensure everything is well combined.
- If serving as a dip, transfer the vegan ricotta to a serving bowl. You can garnish it with cracked black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil or lemon oil for an extra touch of flavor.
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Notes
🔥 Hot Tip for Almonds:
Ensure your soaking water is boiling before pouring over the almonds. This step dramatically improves their softness, enabling them to blend to perfection.
🌀 Blending Mastery:
For the creamiest texture, use a high-quality blender. Using a food processor? Start dry and slowly add water as you blend.
👅 Flavor Fine-Tuning:
Always taste your ricotta before serving. Adjust with more salt or lemon juice to hit that perfect flavor balance, catering to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 3mg