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VEGAN FETA CHEESE
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Vegan Feta Cheese

4.75 from 4 votes
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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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Brine time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 43 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tofu Feta Brine
  • 14 ounces Firm Tofu
  • 2 Cups Water
  • ½ tsp Oregano dried
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Cane Sugar
Tofu Feta Marinade
  • ¼ Cup Olive oil
  • 1 Cup Brine Liquid
  • 1 Lemon zest on a micro grater
  • ½ Lemon juiced
  • 2 Tbsp Capers
  • ½ tsp Oregano dried
  • ¼ tsp Red Chili Flakes

Method
 

Tofu Feta Method
  1. Press the tofu for 5 minutes, make sure to increase the pressure during this time. After pressing, dice the tofu into ½ inch cubes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.