Vegan Feta Cheese
Firm tofu blended with lemon, oregano and nutritional yeast into a crumbly, feta-like topping.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
Ingredients
- 100 g extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
Nutrition
Per serving (1/2 of batch), estimated
- Calories
- 155 kcal
- Protein
- 11.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 4.9 g
- Fat
- 11.4 g
- Fibre
- 2.2 g
Method
- 1
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- 2
Blend until slightly grainy and crumbly (feta-like texture).
- 3
Adjust lemon and salt to taste.
Use this as a flavourful protein topping rather than trying to mimic a large cheese portion. Crumble it over salads, bowls and roasted vegetables to spread the flavour throughout the meal.
Notes
High-protein | Dairy-free | Tangy + savoury
Serving — Crumble over salads or bowls. Add to wraps or toast. Use as a topping for roasted vegetables. Nutrition basis: Half of whole batch per serving; extra-firm tofu modelled with firm tofu; no bread/salad included. Estimates use USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy and label proxies; ingredient weights and brands vary. Total carbohydrate includes fibre.