Easy Vegan Cottage Cheese
Discover the ultimate dairy-free alternative with this Easy Vegan Cottage Cheese recipe, a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors! Made with protein-packed firm tofu, silky plant-based yogurt, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this recipe mimics the texture of traditional cottage cheese while being entirely plant-based. Nutritional yeast adds a delightful cheesy depth, while optional plant-based milk allows for customized consistency. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this vegan cottage cheese is a versatile, high-protein addition to your toast, salads, or snack platters. Enjoy it fresh or store it in the fridge for up to four days for a quick, healthy bite on busy days. Ideal for those seeking easy vegan recipes or dairy-free alternatives, this dish is a true game-changer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz Firm tofu
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Plant-based milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Drain the firm tofu and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Using clean hands, crumble the tofu into small, irregular pieces into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Aim for a texture similar to traditional cottage cheese curds.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened plant-based yogurt, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Whisk until the ingredients are well blended to create a creamy mixture.
Taste the creamy mixture and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or lemon juice as desired. If using black pepper, stir it in at this stage.
Pour the creamy mixture over the crumbled tofu in the mixing bowl. Gently fold the mixture into the tofu until all the pieces are evenly coated.
If the cottage cheese mixture feels too thick for your preference, stir in 1 tablespoon of plant-based milk to thin it slightly.
Serve the vegan cottage cheese immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Enjoy it as a topping for toast, in salads, or as a protein-rich snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1306 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 749 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 883 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
