Easy Vegan Cottage Cheese Recipe
This simple homemade vegan cottage cheese recipe uses ingredients you already have on hand! Make it simple or add herbs for more flavor!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces firm tofu pressed to remove moisture (300g)
- ⅔ cup plant-based yogurt 187g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Begin by pressing the tofu to remove some of the excess moisture.
- Crumble the tofu with either your fingers or a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu with yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- To customize the vegan cottage cheese base, add agave or salt, dried herbs, and garlic powder to create your desired sweet or savory flavor.
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Notes
- For additional flavor, marinate the tofu before pressing. This will allow the extra flavor to develop.
- Stir in 1 or 2 teaspoons of an herb blend alongside ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt for more "pep".
- This does not melt like a traditional dairy cheese would.
- Set aside at least 1 hour to allow the tofu to press properly and remove moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 1mg
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