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Creamy vegan ricotta made from cauliflower in a bowl

Easy Vegan Ricotta

M.J. Mercury
This easy vegan ricotta transforms simple ingredients like cauliflower, hummus, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast into a creamy dairy-free ricotta perfect for pasta, pizza, and stuffed shells. It’s a simple kitchen recipe kids can help make while watching a vegetable turn into something completely new.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Basics & Building Blocks
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce package frozen riced cauliflower
  • 3/4 cup roasted garlic hummus or plain hummus
  • 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Cook riced cauliflower according to the package.
  • Add the cauliflower, along with all other ingredients to a high speed blender and pulse a few times, until the texture resembles ricotta.
  • Store in the refrigerator up to 7 days.
  • Use as a dip, make lasagna, put on pizza, add to any pasta dish. Enjoy!
Keyword vegan ricotta