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Tofu Feta Cheese

A marinated vegan tofu feta cheese that will make you fall in love with tofu all over again. A simple secret hack in the prep step will deliver the perfect canvas to soak up an outstanding Greek style marinade packed full of umami, zing and savory to the core.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Keyword tofu feta, tofu feta cheese, vegan feta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinade 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 142kcal
Author Florentina

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 Tbsp white miso paste
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more as desired
  • 1.5 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp brined capers roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 2-3 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt + more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste coarse grind
  • FOR SERVING: fresh dill, chives or scallions, mixed cherry tomatoes for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Season with a heavy pinch of salt.
  • Drain the tofu and cut it into 3/4 inch cubes. Add it to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Drain in a collander and allow to cool and drain really well.
    16 oz block extra firm tofu
  • MARINADE - Meanwhile in a medium bowl whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice and miso until smooth and there are no lumps. Whisk together the rest of the marinade ingredients.
    1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 lemon, 3 Tbsp white miso paste, 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more as desired, 1.5 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 Tbsp brined capers, 4 garlic cloves, 2-3 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp onion powder, 3/4 tsp sea salt + more to taste, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Add the cooked tofu cubes to the marinade and using a spatula mix to combine making sure all the pieces get covered well. Transfer to a lidded glass container, drizzle with more olive oil if needed and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to marry.
    Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, garnished with dill or chives, chili flakes and cherry tomatoes.
    FOR SERVING: fresh dill, chives or scallions, mixed cherry tomatoes for serving

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Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg