Vegan Ricotta

Traditional ricotta cheese is made from the whey leftover from cheese production, while vegan ricotta is made from plant-based ingredients like nuts or tofu.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Vegan Ricotta

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Italian Courses: Any, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain.
2. In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and water.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Serve the vegan ricotta as a spread or dip with your favorite crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Sugars 1g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.