Heart-Healthy Vegan Feta Cheese
Elevate your plant-based creations with this Heart-Healthy Vegan Feta Cheese recipe, a perfect dairy-free alternative that’s rich in tangy, savory flavor and entirely cholesterol-free. Made with organic extra-firm tofu and seasoned with zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of miso paste for umami depth, this easy-to-make vegan feta offers a creamy, crumbly texture reminiscent of the traditional favorite. Whisked together with aromatic garlic powder, dried oregano, and nutritional yeast, it’s marinated to perfection for the ultimate burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Ready in a quick 10 minutes of prep and requiring no cooking, this recipe is ideal for topping salads, stuffing into wraps, or adding to mezze platters. Plus, it’s meal-prep friendly and stores well in the fridge for up to five days. Delicious, dairy-free, and heart-healthy—this vegan feta cheese has it all.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 block (approximately 14 oz) Firm tofu (organic, extra firm)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Miso paste (white or yellow)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess water. You can use a tofu press or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for 10 minutes.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, miso paste, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and water until smooth.
Crumble the tofu into the bowl with your hands, creating small, feta-like chunks. Toss gently to coat the tofu evenly with the marinade.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Serve as a topping for salads, in wraps, or as part of a mezze platter. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1382 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.7 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2736 mg | 210% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1140 mg | 24% | |
*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.
