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    The Best Ever 4-Ingredient Vegan Ricotta

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    Guys, I've just created the best vegan ricotta ever. I know you might be thinking that vegan ricotta sounds like one of the most disgusting things ever, and I totally get it. In fact, when I did eat dairy, I didn't even like regular ricotta.

    The other day, though, I saw Lizzo post a recipe for vegan ricotta toast on TikTok, and I was intrigued. She used a pre-made one, and from what I can tell, it isn't available in Australia. It's okay, we're used to it.

    Instead of trying to hunt down an alternative faux cheese, I decided to make my own. Store-bought vegan cheeses can be so expensive, and usually they're just not great enough to warrant spending more that $10 on. Maybe you disagree, but this is just my experience.

    I was pleasantly surprised to discover that making vegan ricotta isn't super-difficult. With just a few simple ingredients and only five minutes, you can have your own ricotta at the ready.

    While I didn't expect too much from this recipe, I'm happy to say that it's a winner!

    Vegan Ricotta Ingredients

    best vegan ricotta recipe
    • Blanched almonds: This recipe calls for 120g blanched almonds, which is typically the size of one pack. You can use either pre-chopped ones, or get whole blanched almonds and chop them yourself.
    • Apple cider vinegar: ACV gives this ricotta a cheesy tang. Just ½ tablespoon goes a long way.
    • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast: Nutritional yeast is a pretty common vegan seasoning that gives foods a cheese-like flavour. I found it at the regular grocery store, and most health food stores carry it too.
    • Salt: A small amount of salt works wonders in this recipe. I actually think it's a little saltier than regular ricotta, so if you want a milder "cheese" start with less.
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    Best 4-Ingredient Vegan Ricotta


    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    This super simple vegan ricotta is so amazing. In my opinion, it's even better than dairy ricotta. Best of all, it comes together in just five minutes!


    Ingredients

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    • 120 g blanched almonds (chopped)
    • .5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
    • ¼ tsp salt

    Instructions

    1. If your almonds aren't already chopped, chop them into small pieces.
    2. Add all ingredients to blender with ¼ cup water.
    3. Blend 15-30 seconds, while everything starts to break down.
    4. Scrape down sides of blender and add another ¼ cup water.
    5. Blend until everything starts to become smooth and incorporated, and no large pieces of almond remain. You may need to add another ½-1 tablespoon of water, taking care not to make it too liquid-y.
    6. Once everything is well-mixed, your ricotta is ready to enjoy as a spread or in another recipe!

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker's Whipped Almond Ricotta. 

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer, Snack
    • Cuisine: Australian

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 183
    • Fat: 15
    • Carbohydrates: 6.5
    • Protein: 8.4

    Keywords: cheese, ricotta, vegan

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