Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese

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VEGAN FETA CHEESE
Vegan feta cheese is easy and fun to make. Those Vegan Chefs are obsessed with infusing as much flavor into tofu dishes as possible. We’re always looking for ways to recreate an experience. It all starts with removing the tofu liquid and replacing it with brine. The brine brings the salty, acid tang, a bold flavor of traditional feta cheese. The goal is to create the best vegan feta cheese ever.
This vegan feta tofu has a creamy texture with a hint of firmness. It pairs well in a salad or a wrap, it would also work great as a garnish in a quinoa dish full of garbanzo beans and fresh herbs. Tell us how you used yours.
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What You Need…

  • Firm Tofu is the base for this easy and tasty vegan cheese.
  • Capers add a nice saltiness to the marinade.
  • Salt, as always, brings out and enhances the flavor of the vegan feta.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar gives the marinate depth, tanginess, and sweetness.
  • Lemon adds needed acidity to the marinade.
  • Oregano brings herbaceousness to this recipe.

How to Make Vegan Feta Cheese

VEGAN FETA CHEESE

Vegan Feta Cheese

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Dairy free, Vegan, Vegan cheese
Prep Time: 13 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Brine time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 43 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Those Vegan Chefs
This vegan feta tofu has a creamy texture with a hint of firmness. It pairs well in a salad or a wrap, it would also work great as a garnish in a quinoa dish full of garbanzo beans and fresh herbs.
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Ingredients

Tofu Feta Brine

Tofu Feta Marinade

Instructions

Tofu Feta Method

  • Press the tofu for 5 minutes, make sure to increase the pressure during this time. After pressing, dice the tofu into ½ inch cubes.
  • Combine the ingredients for the brine in a pot, bring it up to a boil, make sure the salt and sugar have dissolved. Place the diced tofu into the brine, the tofu will steep for 30 minutes off the heat.
  • Place the tofu in a container, enough brine to cover most of the tofu, this will vary depending on the container the tofu is placed in. Gently combine all of the marinade ingredients with the tofu, once the tofu is completely cooled place in the refrigerator overnight.

Notes

Nutritional values are only an estimate.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 3736mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3mg

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