Fresh Tofu Ricotta Recipe

Name: Fresh Tofu Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow/white onion (chopped); 4 clove garlic (chopped); 14 oz packaged extra firm tofu (drained & pressed); 1 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tsp nutritional yeast flakes; 1 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste); 1 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 large lemon (juiced); 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley; 2 cup fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow/white onion (chopped)
4 clove garlic (chopped)
14 oz packaged extra firm tofu (drained & pressed)
1 tbsp white miso paste
1 tsp nutritional yeast flakes
1 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 large lemon (juiced)
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
2 cup fresh basil leaves

1
Drain the package of tofu and press for a minimum of 15 minutes.
2
You'll want to remove as much of the moisture as you can.
3
Pat dry.
4
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan.
5
Add onions and garlic; saute until soft.
6
Add the onions, garlic, tofu, miso paste, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper and lemon juice to a food processor and blend until mixture has a ricotta-like appearance.
7
Add the parsley and basil to the mixture and pulse a few times until the herbs are well blended.
8
Now it is ready to use!

118

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium yellow/white onion (chopped), 4 clove garlic (chopped), 14 oz packaged extra firm tofu (drained & pressed), and more.

Yes, Fresh Tofu Ricotta falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Tofu Ricotta

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