Why We Love This Recipe
Crumble it on a salad, add it to a mezze platter, use it as a pizza topping, tuck it into a pita with falafel—there are so many possibilities for this tangy, salty vegan version of feta.
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- Compassionate Calamari
- Jamaican Jerk Tempeh Skewers
- Cherry Vanilla Bean Pancakes
- Mango Basil Wraps
- Triple Mushroom White Lasagna
- Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie Cheesecake
- Chocolate Salted Caramels
- Tu-Not Salad
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Recipe
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 30kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block 1 pound, or 454 g extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed to remove any extra water
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Kalamata or other olive juice (from a jar of olives packed in water,not oil)
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 to 3 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- The night before, freeze the pressed tofu overnight in a freezer-safe plastic bag.
- The next day, let the frozen tofu thaw for about 4 hours, and then press it again to remove any moisture. Crumble into ½-inch (1.3 cm) chunks into a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl,
- whisk together the vinegar, olive juice, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons (10 g) of the salt.
- Drizzle the mixture over the tofu and stir to combine. Let rest in the fridge for 1 hour, stir again, and let rest 1 hour longer. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt, if using. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
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