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The Easiest Tofu Ricotta To use On Everything, Like pizza!

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Make it and thank me later 😉 Looking for a recipe for tofu cheese? Well, this healthier recipe for vegan cheese also happens to be high in protein. This tofu ricotta recipe with keep you satisfied longer while pleasing your taste buds. Creamy, flavorful, and a perfect vegan cheese recipe for pizza, stuffed into pasta shells, in lasagna or a sandwich. Thin it out for the easiest recipe for vegan cheese sauce! this is one versatile recipe!


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High protein recipe for vegan tofu cheese

Being plant-based or dairy-free nowadays is so much easier than it was a few years ago. The amount of dairy-free and vegan cheeses available are plentiful. However, what I have found is that many of these products are full of not-so-nice ingredients or are mainly just oil and spices. Life is about balance so I don’t fret consuming these once in a while, but I wanted a healthier alternative for my family. Especially for my son with gut issues. So I am always hunting for recipes for vegan cheese sauces! Especially a tofu cheese recipe for pizza!

Making vegan cheese at home is actually VERY easy. This tofu cheese recipe uses just a few whole food ingredients for a cleaner and healthier alternative to store-bought tofu ricotta versions. Using tofu is a great choice because you can achieve a creamy texture without needing much oil, or if you prefer it that way.

Plus you can get a higher protein cheese to help balance out your meals and keep you satisfied for longer.

Made with simple ingredients

This easy vegan cheese recipe is made with just a few simple whole food ingredients. It uses just one bowl (the food processor) and can be made in less than 10 minutes. A great last-minute dinner recipe that you can use on almost anything. Tofu cheese is very versatile so make a batch and use all week!

Here is what you need to make tofu ricotta:

  • Extra-firm tofu
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Plant milk
  • Olive oil
  • Dill

8 ingredients you likely already have at home. You can also sub in spinach for dill or leave the nutritional yeast out and add mustard. Don’t be afraid to experiment if you are missing ingredients, except for the tofu! that one is kind of necessary!

Prep shot of the ingredients to make vegan tofu ricotta on a cutting board
top down view of vegan tofu ricotta being made in a food processor

A versatile recipe to add to your meal plan

The best thing about this vegan cheese recipe is its versatility! Need a meal plan for the week. Well here are 4 recipes you can make with this recipe for vegan tofu ricotta! Also if you are looking for a more creamy recipe for a vegan cheese sauce you can add a bit more plant milk to thin this recipe out and use it as mac and cheese! Seriously, this tofu cheese recipe is so great!

  • Stuffed pasta shells with tofu ricotta
  • Easy lasagna smothered in a vegan cheese sauce
  • Veggie Pizza topped with tofu ricotta veggie pizza
  • Tofu ricotta sandwich
  • Mac and cheese (by thinning out this recipe with more plant milk)
Top down view of tofu ricotta stuffed pasta shells
Tofu stuffed pasta shells
Top down view of vegan gluten free lasagna ready to be cut topped with a recipe for vegan cheese sauce
Lasagna with vegan cheese sauce made from tofu ricotta
Close up shot of vegan and gluten free pizza topped with veggies and vegan tofu ricotta. A easy recipe for vegan cheese for pizza
Tofu ricotta pizza

How to store

To store this recipe just place the tofu cheese into a sealed container in the fridge. It should keep for 4 days. Do not freeze it otherwise the texture with change and become grainy. To use simply remove from the fridge and add to lasagna, pizza, or use as a spread for your sandwich!

Anyhoo thank you for reading and I hope you liked this easy vegan cheese sauce recipe. If you are looking for more easy simple vegan and gluten-free family recipes be sure to check out these:

The easiest tofu cheese ricotta recipe

Made with a few whole food ingredients you likely already have, this recipe for vegan cheese is delicious and super satisfying. High in protein, made with clean ingredients for a healthy and delicious tofu cheese recipe, you can add to almost anything.
Pizza, stuffed into pasta, lasagna or pizza. You decide!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan, vegetarian
Servings 4 cups
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 extra firm tofu
  • 1 bunch dill
  • ½ cup oat milk (or soy)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in to a food processor. Blend until well combined.
  • Use right away or place tofu ricotta into a sealed container in the fridge. Will last 4 days in the fridge. Do not freeze.
Keyword tofu ricotta, vegan cheese pizza, vegan cheese recipe, vegan cheese sauce

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