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Almond Ricotta

Almond Ricotta

This creamy and delicious plant-based cheese can be used in numerous ways, on crackers, in pasta, on pizza, or sandwhiches. The possibilities are endless!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Homemade Staples
Cuisine vegan, whole food plant-based
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • high powered blender I used a Vitamix

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups blanched slivered almonds
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • juice from one medium lemon
  • ½ cup slightly warm water more if needed

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until ingredients are well mixed and mostly smooth. Scrape down sides in between blending to make sure all ingredients are well incorporated. You want the mixture to have a little bit of texture.
    Almond Ricotta
  • Add more water by the Tbsp if needed.
    Almond Ricotta

Notes

You can incorporate fresh or dried herbs into the cheese or drizzle over olive oil or chili oil for added flavor.
Keyword Easy Recipe, Homemade Staples, Plant-based Cheese, vegan, whole food plant-based
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