Vegan Feta Cheese
Learn how to make the most delicious vegan feta cheese at home! This Tofu Feta is bursting with flavor and an excellent dairy-free alternative to the real feta cheese!
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Servings :
Calories : 170kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) firm tofu
- 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves cloves minced
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tbsp dried basil
- ½ tbsp dried thyme
- ½ tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Start by pressing excess water from the tofu to allow it to absorb the oil and spice flavors better. You can use a tofu press or wrap the tofu in several layers of paper towels, gently squeezing out the liquid by hand.
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- Place herbs, spices, and garlic in a sealable glass container (best to use a 16oz/500ml mason jar). Add ⅔ of the olive oil and mix well. Add the tofu cubes, seal the jar, and shake it thoroughly.
- Add the tofu cubes, close the lid, and shake it thoroughly. Top up with the remaining olive oil until the tofu is fully covered. → Depending on the container size and tofu cube size, you may not need as much oil as indicated in the recipe. Start with ⅔ of the amount and add more as needed.
- Let it sit on the top shelf in the fridge for at least 24 hours. The tofu feta tastes best after it's been marinated for 2-3 days.
Notes
- Herbs: If you don’t have all the individual herbs at home, feel free to substitute them with two tablespoons of Italian seasoning.
- Storing: It’s best to store it on the top shelf in the refrigerator, where it’s the least cold. Olive oil gets cloudy and solidifies if it’s too cold. This does not alter the taste or quality at all but can be prevented if stored as recommended.
- Stays fresh for a good week!
- Once the feta is gone, you will end up with quite an amount of olive oil. Use it to make delicious homemade salad dressings or make another batch of vegan feta cheese with it.
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Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg