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Plant Based Tofu Basil Ricotta

Tofu Basil Ricotta
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 7

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block Extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider vinegar
  • 1 handful of basil
  • 1 zest and juice of one lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-6 tbsp water as needed

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine the tofu, nutritional yeast, garlic, apple cider vinegar, basil, lemon juice and zest and salt and pepper.
  • Process and scrape down the sides several times and add 1 tbsp of water at the time until you get a creamy consistency with some texture.
  • This can be used on my cold pizza recipe or toast or appetizers
  • Instead of basil this is great with lemon zest added for a light and fresh ricotta

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Keyword appetizer, Beginner, Budget Friendly, Cheese, Dairy Free, Easy, Gluten Free, Oil Free, Ricotta, Starch Solution, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian
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