Walnut Ricotta

By California Walnuts
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Serves
11
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Meal
Dinner Lunch

DESCRIPTION

Flavorful walnut-based creamy ricotta cheese.

Prep Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Calories
170
Total Fat
17
Saturated Fat
1.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
12.2
Monounsaturated Fat
2.302
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
55
Carbohydrates
4
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
less than 1
Added Sugars
0
Protein
4
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
25
Iron
1
Potassium
120

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups California walnuts, soaked for 1 hour to overnight in water
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Drain soaking liquid from walnuts and place in a blender with remaining ingredients. Puree until fairly smooth.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the drained mixture in a sealed container.
  4. Add parsley or other herbs if desired.