This smooth and creamy vegan tofu mozzarella is an oil-free, nut-free cheese alternative, perfect for dairy-free pizzas, nachos, and more! This cheese is high in protein and ready in 15 minutes.
I don't like vegan cheese.
There, I said it.
Honestly, most vegan cheeses do not taste great. And those that do are usually filled with tons of not-so-great ingredients or are terribly expensive.
I don't eat cheesy things too often, but when I do I use whole foods to create a substitute. Like my vegan parmesan which is made from cashews and nutritional yeast. Or my vegan queso, which uses carrots and potatoes!
This tofu mozzarella is another great whole foods cheese recipe.
I've been using extra firm tofu to make harder versions cheeses like feta in my vegan Greek salad or a sturdy mozzarella for my vegan caprese salad. But this tofu mozzarella uses silken tofu for a smooth and creamy cheese that's perfect for more melty uses like pizza!
This tofu mozzarella uses silken tofu, which is a loose, soft type of tofu, for a creamy, melty texture.
A bit of arrowroot starch (or cornstarch) helps thicken the cheese and holds it together.
And a few simple pastes and spices like nutritional yeast, white wine vinegar, miso, and onion powder create that subtle briney, cheesy, mozzarella taste.
Step 1. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender.
Step 2. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring regularly until the arrowroot is activated - you want the mixture to thicken to a paste.
Step 3. Serve on pizza, on nachos, use as a dip, etc.
No. The spices like nutritional yeast, vinegar, miso, and onion powder help create a cheese-like flavor.
Tofu is very neutral in flavor so won't notice you're eating tofu.
Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove, stirring regularly until smooth and spreadable.
Thank you God for this healthy version of mozzarella. Thank you for this food that gives our body nutrients. Amen.
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This smooth and creamy vegan tofu mozzarella is an oil-free, nut-free cheese alternative, perfect for dairy-free pizzas, nachos, and more! This cheese is high in protein and ready in 15 minutes.
Adapted from Home Cooked Roots
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