Description
This creamy and fluffy Vegan Ricotta is a delicious dairy-free alternative perfect for lasagna, stuffed shells, pizza, or simply as a snack. Made with raw slivered almonds and a few simple ingredients, it blends up quickly and offers the same rich texture as traditional ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
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Vegan Ricotta Ingredients
- 2 cups raw slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Quick soak the almonds: Bring a few cups of water to a boil. Place the almonds in a measuring cup or bowl and pour the boiling water over the almonds to cover them completely. Let them soak for 5 minutes up to an hour to soften.
- Blend: Drain and discard the soaking water. Add the softened almonds, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and 3/4 cup water to a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix. Blend until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more water up to 3/4 cup and blend again until silky-smooth and fluffy.
- Optional herbs: For added flavor, blend in 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and basil or a handful of fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve: Use your vegan ricotta immediately as a dip, in lasagna, stuffed shells, or dolloped on pizza before baking. Enjoy your creamy plant-based ricotta!
Notes
- Use raw slivered almonds for the creamiest texture; whole almonds can be used but soaking time may increase.
- Adjust the water quantity to achieve your preferred consistency, adding more for a thinner spread or less for a thicker ricotta.
- Optional garlic powder can be omitted or replaced with fresh minced garlic for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or chives for variety and fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 219 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
