Feta Cheese

This Vegan Greek Midnight dish offers a creamy, tangy feta cheese alternative made from tofu and nutritional yeast. Perfect for spreading on warm pita or adding to salads, it captures the essence of traditional feta while being completely plant-based.

Feta Cheese
10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
150 kcal

Ingredients

  • Firm tofu - 200 grams
  • Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Drain the firm tofu and press it gently to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crumble the tofu with a fork until it resembles feta cheese.
  3. Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the crumbled tofu.
  4. Mix all ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to achieve desired flavor.
  6. Serve immediately on warm pita, or refrigerate for up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Carbs: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein, making it a great alternative to dairy cheese.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

Tags

GreekVeganMidnight