How to make and use Spinach Tofu Ricotta
/Tofu Spinach Ricotta By: Erik Hoffman Serving size: double for a lasagna tray
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 1 clove garlic minced
- veggie broth for sautéing
- 3 T nutritional yeast
- ½ a lemon zested (microplane preferred)
- 1 lemon juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1: Remove the excess liquid from tofu. To do so, place tofu in a colander with a paper towl on top. Add a heavy object like bowl on top of paper towl and let strain for at least 10 minutes.
Step 2: Add garlic and a thin layer of veg stock to a pan and sauté for about 2 minutes. Next, add spinach until wilted. Remove from heat, then place in a colander to drain excess liquid.
Step 3: Once pressed, crumble tofu by breaking it apart with your hands and place in a food processor. Add the drained spinach, nutritional yeast, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
If it’s too thick, add a few tablespoons of veggie broth to thin out. Then taste. Add more salt and or pepper to your liking. You may also add more nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavor.
How to use:
- In veggie lasagna: we served it to our ideal customers for feedback (who aren’t plant-based eaters) and they loved it. Layer the ricotta over 100% whole-grain lasagna noodles and sautéed veggies (zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, peppers, onions and broccoli), tomato sauce then bake
- Use for stuffed shells
- Manicotti filling
- In baked stuffed cherry tomatoes (hollow out cherry tomatoes and fill with tofu ricotta. Bake at 400 degrees until heated through)
- Cheese on a pizza
- Spread for toast
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