feta

Tofu Feta Cheese

I used to live off of feta cheese before going vegan.

I love a big pie of feta cheese on a salad, in a gyro wrap, in spanakopita.

So coming up with a decent vegan version seemed like a must.

This vegan feta recipe can be made with a block of tofu and vegan pantry staples you probably already have on hand, making this a really affordable vegan cheese to make!

I really do love how easy this recipes is. Just cube up the tofu, mix up the marinade, and let it hang out in the fridge to absorb all that delicious flavor.

Now I know there are now more brands of vegan feta out there than even a year ago. But I have not found one that I like anymore than this. Some brands have been extra oily so when using them to cook, I did not like the finished product. I am not going to name names but if you have tired making spanakopita with one popular vegan feta brands, you probably know what I am talking about. The end result it an oil mess.

So this vegan feta recipe will remain my cheap and easy go to!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 block extra firm organic tofu

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 oil cup olive or grape seed oil

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 2 teaspoons miso paste

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • Juice from 1/2 lemon

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

 

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Wrap tofu in a clean kitchen towel or a few paper towels and place a few heavy books on top for 15 minutes to press out excess liquid.

  2. Whisk remaining ingredients in a bowl

  3. Cut tofu into small cubes and mix into the bowl.

  4. Let tofu marinate in an airtight container in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

  5. Store in fridge.