Easy Tofu Ricotta

Name: Easy Tofu Ricotta
Yield: Makes about 2¼ cups
Ingredients: 1 pound medium-firm regular tofu; ¼ cup plain, unsweetened nondairy yogurt (preferably homemade); ¼ cup plain, unsweetened nondairy yogurt (preferably homemade); 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt

Preparation info

Makes about
2¼ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Artisan Vegan Cheese

By Miyoko Schinner

Published 2012

About

This version of ricotta, which can be made in a jiffy, is a fine filling for lasagne, stuffed pasta shells, calzones, and other such dishes. The recipe is for a basic, plain ricotta, but you can enhance it by adding garlic, herbs, and olive oil, as in the variation.

Ingredients

1 pound medium-firm regular tofu
¼ cup plain, unsweetened nondairy yogurt (preferab

Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until the mixture is thoroughly combined and the tofu is in small bits, similar to the texture of dairy-based ricotta.