Herbed Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese
This easy herbed vegan tofu feta takes only 10 minutes of prep and a handful of budget-friendly staple foods to make! Great for meal prep, salads, appetizers and in main meals!
Ingredients
- 1 cup firm tofu 250 g
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp kalamata olive brine
- 1 cup water 240 ml
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp white miso optional
- 1 tsp dried oregano or basil optional
Instructions
- Press the water out of the tofu by placing it underneath something heavy between two sheets of paper towel for around an hour.
- Once you’re ready to make your vegan feta, take the tofu out of its DIY press and cut it into small cubes.
- Next, make the marinade by simply adding all of the ingredients except for the tofu in a medium-sized airtight container or lidded jar and mix with a spoon or shake to combine.
- Put the cubed tofu into your container with the marinade and mix with a spoon, making sure all of the cubes are covered with the liquid.
- Cover the jar or container and put it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let the flavors do their magic! For best results, let the tofu marinate for around 24-48 hours before serving in a salad, with bread, pasta or pizza.
- The marinated tofu feta keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Video
Notes
- If you cannot find white miso, you can leave it out and add a bit more salt and garlic instead for more depth in flavor.
- The olive brine gives your tofu feta a really authentic touch and is highly recommended!
- For vegan feta that’s higher in fat, you can add one tablespoon of olive oil into the marinade.
- Find lots of ideas for what to serve with this recipe in the article above!
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 4mg