Walnut Ricotta
Description
Flavorful walnut-based creamy ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups California walnuts, soaked for 1 hour to overnight in water
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1 cup water
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2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION
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Drain soaking liquid from walnuts and place in a blender with remaining ingredients. Puree until fairly smooth.
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Scrape the mixture into a cheesecloth or nut milk bag and allow to drain for 1 to 2 hours. Squeeze to release excess moisture after draining.
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Place the drained mixture in a sealed container.
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Add parsley or other herbs if desired.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 170 cal
- Total Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 12.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2.302 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: less than 1 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 25 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 120 mg