Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese
Creamy, tangy marinated tofu feta cheese, perfect for crumbling onto a Greek salad. This dairy-free, oil-free vegan tofu cheese recipe has that distinctive feta tang and texture. Try adding it to a plant-based charcuterie board!
Servings: 6
Calories: 74kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Glass container with lid that holds at least 4 cups
Ingredients
Brine
- 14 ounces firm tofu drained (no need to press it) and cut into four planks or into small cubes
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup vinegar apple cider or red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive brine from a can of olives preferably kalamata olives, but any will work
Instructions
Brine Tofu Feta
- Add tofu, water, vinegar, salt and garlic to saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered.14 ounces firm tofu, 2 cups water, ½ cup vinegar, ½ teaspoon sea salt, 4 cloves garlic
- After the tofu has finished boiling for 20 minutes, drain.
Marinate and Store Tofu Feta
- For the marinade, combine the miso, oregano, lemon juice, vinegar and olive brine in a small bowl and whisk together and set aside.1 tablespoon miso paste, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ cup olive brine from a can of olives
- Add drained tofu to a quart-size container or mason jar with lid (preferably glass). Then, pour marinade into the jar. Fill with leftover brine or water until the tofu is just covered. Put a lid tightly on the container and gently shake it to combine.
- Place jar in refrigerator to cool. Allow tofu to marinate and chill for at least 30 minutes (longer is better) before enjoying. Store in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
