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Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

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Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

The way I see it, you’ve got two choices when it comes to making vegan Italian food. One, you can buy that fake ass cheese that ain’t no better than the crap that comes from cow secretions. Or, you can make this Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta and give your arteries a freaking break. Are you ready?

Let’s get it on!

Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

Let me just say, I have NEVER regretted going vegan or plant-based. Not once! And, if you read my story, you’ll understand why. The years of stuffing crap down my gullet, including and especially cheese, wreaked havoc on my body and heart. Finally, I woke up and those things are no longer an issue.

But, for the sake of being transparent and honest, there are times I think about lasagnas and manicottis stuffed with delicious, decadent, rich ricotta cheese. I’m happy to say those cravings are very short-lived and much less severe. And, it’s primarily because I have found what I consider to be the perfect remedy. My Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta. BOOM!

Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

When faced with a dilemma, like a cheese craving, you can either succumb to it or kick its ass. I choose the latter because I refuse to go back to my old way of life. The high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, diabetes and all the other ailments that threatened my life. NO WAY!

So, I did a lot of recipe research along with a lot of tweaking and testing. I finally hit on something I really liked. Personally, I feel this is a really great ricotta replacement. It’s delicious, creamy, cheesy, low-fat, loaded with protein and can be used anywhere you would use traditional ricotta.

And, one of the best things about this recipe? You can adjust to your own taste preferences. Unlike all those boring and unhealthy store-bought products. Just sayin’…

Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

This Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta is not just great for lasagnas and manicottis. You can dump it on a veggie pizza, drop some on top of plain pasta with marinara sauce, or even serve as an appetizer. It goes great with  crackers and/or bread. The possibilities are endless. And, it’s stupid simple to make.

All you need is a block of tofu; nutritional yeast; some seasonings; a little lemon and you’re good to go. The spinach is not really necessary, but I always like to get a little green in my food. Oh, and did I mention the time? You can do this in about 10 MINUTES!

Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

I really think you’re going to like this Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta. It’s creamy, cheesy, delicious, healthy and incredibly simple to make. Did I mention that already?

If you do make it I want to know. So, please leave a comment below with a star rating. And, share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work.

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Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Shane Martin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Filling, Side, Snack
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Dairy-free, nut-free, creamy, cheesy heaven. Use this Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta anywhere you would use traditional, heart clogging, cholesterol-raising ricotta!


Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz. block firm or extra firm tofu (NOT Silken)
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach (chopped or whole)
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (depending on how “cheesy” you want your ricotta)
  • 3 tbsp. Italian seasoning. Or (you can use 1 Tbsp. dried basil, 2 Tbsp. dried oregano)
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Break tofu apart and put in food processor. Add lemon juice, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Blend until fairly smooth and ingredients are well combined.
  2. Add spinach and pulse 8-10 times or until spinach is chopped well and incorporated into ricotta. That’s it…you’re done.

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Other Recipes You Might Enjoy

Check out some of my other “cheese” alternatives recipes. My Plant-Based Parmesan, Game Day Cheese Dip, & Easy Vegan Lasagna Rolls!

And, I have other tofu recipes as well. My Damn Good Tofu Scramble is incredible, especially when it’s paired with my Spicy Vegan Breakfast Sausage. Also, don’t forget my one ingredient Easy Baked Tofu (20 Minutes!). It’s great on salads and stir fries.

Enjoy!

 

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Comments

  1. Michael

    April 3, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Thank you for this! Super easy and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Gillian Roberts

    April 9, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Have just made and enjoyed this recipe. It is a keeper. I didn’t have Spinach so substituted Bright green small curly leaf kale, and it worked very well. Have just finished lunch using it, lettuce leaves smothered with the Rocotta, and long sliced Lebanese cucumber, rolled in the lettuce, and then a Brown Rice cake smothered in it, to eat with tomato slices. Yum. Thank you.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      April 10, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Thanks, Gillian! So glad you enjoyed it. And, thanks for reaching out.

      Reply
  3. Gigi Carter

    April 16, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    This one is a winner! It was the best layer in my veggie lasagna last night.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      April 17, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Thanks, GiGi!!!

      Reply
  4. Liz

    September 12, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    I’m not really digging nutritional yeast flavor for ‘cheese’ replacement. I do love it in tofu scramble. Do you think nutritional yeast can be left out of ‘cheesy’ recipes and still be tasty? (maybe not cheesy but savory)

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      September 12, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      It’s totally possible. It’s always worth a shot!

      Reply

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