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Dairy-Free Ricotta Cheese

By Ashley Skabar, About.com

Easy to make, good for you and delicious!

© 2008 Ashley Skabar, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Healthy and light, this ricotta cheese substitution is great for pasta dishes like lasagna, manicotti and ravioli, and it also works well in vegetable bakes and casseroles. This is also refreshing as a cool and creamy addition to a fresh salad. While most recipes with tofu call for you to drain it, you do not need to do so for this recipe; just open the box!

For strict vegans who do not consume honey, using agave nectar works as well

Makes 2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minute

Ingredients:

  • 2 12-oz. blocks Extra Firm Silken Tofu,
  • 1 t. honey or agave nectar
  • 2 t. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 t. salt, plus more to taste

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, mash the tofu with a fork or crumble with your hands. Mix in the remaining ingredients until well combined. Ricotta will keep for 3 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

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