This creamy silken tofu ricotta for lasagna is great for any dish or filled pasta.This dairy free ricotta recipe is high protein and so healthy. A great lasagna filler, amazing to add to plant based ravioli, or great for a filled pasta like stuffed shells or manicotti.
OK we seriously love filled pastas – there’s nothing better than digging your fork into a giant ravioli or through a few layers of perfect lasagna. While ricotta cheese is tradidtionally used in Italian cooking – you can make a simple, healthy, and high protein alternative to dairy. This non dairy ricotta is rich, flavorful, creamy, and takes about 5 minutes to make.
This Vegan Dairy Free Ricotta Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Creamy
- High Protein
- Loaded with flavor
- Rich
- Vegan, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Egg Free
The Best Pantry Staple Ricotta Recipe
This dairy free ricotta for lasagna recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards. You probably already have a lot of these ingredients on hand! Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate. I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep on hand. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple recipes on TheHerbeevore.com here. By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!
What’s In This Dairy Free Ricotta Cheese Recipe?
- Tofu – I have been LOVING these shelf-stable tofu packs from Amazon. I literally have 3 cases of them in my pantry as we speak. They are an inexpensive and healthy way to get some plant protein in. The texture of this extra firm tofu is perfect for this turmeric tofu salad, no pressing required!
- Garlic: I use fresh garlic when I have it, and this great jarred organic garlic when I don’t have fresh. It’s actually super convenient to have pre-chopped garlic on hand for quick and easy meal prep.
- Nutritional Yeast: not to be confused with bread baking yeast, nutritional yeast has a cheesy nutty umami flavor which is great in all kinds of dishes – I even sprinkle it on fresh popped pop corn and WOW! Also great in soups and sauces of all kinds.
- Olive Oil: I like to use this delicious Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Apple Cider Vinegar, which may surprise you but it gives the cookies a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor.
- Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s fairly inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
- Tellicherry Black Pepper: Like the salt, it’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper. This pepper is the same price is buying pre-ground, and has a million times more flavor! I use these really great tellicherry peppercorns, which I would definitely recommend.
Quick & Easy 5 Minute Ricotta Recipe
This vegan silken tofu ricotta cheese recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
How Do I Make Vegan & Dairy Free Ricotta?
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. With a fork, mash the tofu and stir all in ingredients together until well combined, and the tofu has the consistency of ricotta cheese.
- Alternatively you can mix in a blender or food processor for a smoother texture- but I found the ricotta to have the best texture when hand-mixed in a bowl.
- Use this tofu ricotta in any savory dish that would use normal ricotta (like lasagna or a stuffed pasta), mangia!
Dietary Modifications for this Plant Based Ricotta Cheese Recipe:
- This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, and egg free!
- It’s also gluten free as well.
- A high protein addition to your Italian dinners.
- Omit the salt for a low sodium version.
Other Healthy Vegan Italian Recipes You’ll Love!
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Silken Tofu Ricotta (Vegan, GF)
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce block tofu
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- Himalayan Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. With a fork, mash the tofu and stir all in ingredients together until well combined, and the tofu has the consistency of ricotta cheese.
- Alternatively you can mix in a blender or food processor for a smoother texture- but I found the ricotta to have the best texture when hand-mixed in a bowl.
Notes
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, and egg free!
It's also gluten free as well.
A high protein addition to your Italian dinners.
Omit the salt for a low sodium version.
Nutrition
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