Vegan Feta
This vegan feta recipe has the classic tangy, salty, savory flavors and firm-crumbly texture of classic feta but without any of the dairy. It's surprisingly easy to make with a block of extra-firm tofu and a few pantry staples. Crumble into salads and wraps, serve on top of crostini, or toss into pasta.
Ingredients
- 114-ounce block of extra-firm tofu
- 2 ½ tablespoonswhite miso paste (brought to room temperature)
- ⅓ cup76 ml apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup60 ml lemon juice
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 tablespoonsnutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoondried oregano
- ½ teaspoononion powder
- ½ teaspoonkosher salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- 1
Drain the tofu and slice vertically into 4 slabs. Line a cutting board with a few layers of paper towels or a clean dish towel. Place the tofu slabs on top, wrap the tofu in more paper towels or a clean dish towel, then weigh the tofu down with a heavy cookbook, or a large plate weighed down by a few cans of beans (or use a tofu press). Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes (I usually leave it for an hour), changing the towels in between.
- 2
Once pressed, cut the tofu into small cubes (you don’t want large cubes).
- 3
In a medium bowl for which you have a lid, whisk together the miso, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the miso paste is dissolved. Add the tofu pieces to the marinade (you can also add the tofu to a large glass jar and pour the marinade on top). Mix well, shaking the bowl or jar, but don’t break up the tofu.
- 4
Refrigerate for at least 12 hours, but preferably for 48 hours. The longer, the brinier it’ll taste, like classic feta. It will stay good in the fridge for up to 7 days.