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    Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese

    Published: Aug 16, 2014 · Modified: May 17, 2023 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 147 Comments

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    It's so easy to make vegan cheese at home. I shared with you this creamy vegan cheese and this awesome vegan Parmesan cheese. I'll share with you more recipes, I promise, but today I'm going to show you how to prepare vegan tofu feta cheese. It has almost no fat and it's cholesterol-free.

    To make the tofu feta you need to press the tofu, it's so easy! Take the tofu out of the package and drain off the water. Place a towel, a dishcloth or a paper towel on a flat surface (I usually use a cutting board or a dish), put the tofu on top and put another towel, clean dish cloth or paper towel on top of the tofu. Place something heavy on top, such as a bowl, 2 or 3 cans or whatever. Let the tofu sit for at least 30 minutes.

    This recipe is super easy to make, you only need to cut the tofu in cubes and marinate it, that's all! The longer it sits, the better it tastes.

    Tofu feta cheese. You've to try this healthier and vegan alternative | minimaleats.com #minimaleats #vegan

    I love this marinade, it's very simple and tastes amazing, but you can use other ingredients. You can use another kind of vinegar or even you can add miso or tamari or soy sauce or other spices. You can also use only vinegar or only lemon juice, there are so many choices! 

    Vegan feta cheese. DIY with tofu! | minimaleats.com #minimaleats #vegan

    Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl or a container, add the tofu (cut into cubes), cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. It will taste better 2 or 3 days later.

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    I love to use this vegan tofu feta cheese in salads, my favorite is the awesome Greek salad you can see in the picture below, it's simple and fresh, so it's perfect for the summer time. If you don't know how to prepare it, don't worry! I'll show you how in the next post. You're going to love it!

    Greek salad with vegan tofu feta | minimaleats.com #minimaleats #vegan #glutenfree

    📖 Recipe

    Vegan feta cheese

    Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese

    This vegan tofu feta cheese has almost no fat and is cholesterol-free. I love to use it in salads. It's fresh and really easy to make.
    4.45 from 29 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, How to, Snack
    Cuisine: Greek
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 10 ounces firm tofu
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon oregano
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    Instructions

    • Press the tofu. I explain you how to do it in the second paragraph of this post.
    • Cut the tofu into cubes.
    • Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl or a container (the lemon juice, water, apple cider vinegar and oregano), add the tofu, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. It will taste better 2 or 3 days later.

    Notes

    • If the cheese is not salty enough for you, feel free to add some salt to taste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.6g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1g
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    Comments

    1. Donna says

      April 19, 2023 at 3:22 am

      3 stars
      I loved the texture of the feta and how easy it was to make; however, I've discovered I don't like the taste of Rosemary in a cold dish. Next time I'll try a different herb.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 19, 2023 at 7:44 am

        Hi Donna! I'm sorry you didn't like the rosemary taste, but you can omit it if you want 🙂

        Reply
    2. Carrie says

      February 28, 2023 at 12:35 am

      So happy to find this recipe. Trying to go vegan and love feta! Going to use in a panera bread Mediterranean sandwich copycat recipe that sounds marvelous. And, of course, in everything else. 😁

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 28, 2023 at 10:31 am

        Hi Carrie! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply
    3. Rose says

      July 02, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      How long will it keep, after the first 2 days in the marinade ? Does it need to be kept in the marinade or must it be removed and stored in refrigerator without the marinade.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        July 15, 2022 at 5:19 pm

        Hi Rose! I prefer to keep it in the marinade 🙂

        Reply
    4. brendan says

      June 09, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      I have a similar recipe but it also ads miso paste, dried basil, nutritional yeast and garlic powder but good to see a less complicated one and will give it a try soon Ta

      Reply
    5. Kevin says

      April 08, 2022 at 6:47 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. I have CKD and cannot have salt, phosphorus, or potassium. This recipe was delicious even without the added salt. I cannot wait to try the other cheeses!!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        April 11, 2022 at 9:49 am

        Hi Kevin! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    6. Asha says

      December 24, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      made this for a holiday dinner with a farro salad (replacing the feta in the recipe) and it was delicious! will make again

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 04, 2022 at 11:02 am

        Hi Asha! Sounds so good 🙂

        Reply
    7. Valerie says

      May 19, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      Can I use previously frozen tofu to make this? Or will it be too crumbly?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 20, 2021 at 9:20 am

        Hi! Feel free to use frozen tofu 🙂

        Reply
    8. Rachel Rubin-Sarganis says

      November 28, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      How long will this keep in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        November 30, 2020 at 8:19 am

        Hi Rachel! About 3-5 days, maybe a week 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    9. Lucy says

      August 05, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Hi! I'm curious why we need to press the tofu if we are adding water to the marinade anyway? Is it really necessary? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        August 11, 2020 at 9:40 am

        Hi Lucy! You need to press the tofu so that it can absorb better other liquids, such as the marinade 🙂 Hope I have helped you!

        Reply
    10. Martine says

      June 14, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. Taste is spot on.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        June 19, 2020 at 11:20 am

        Hi Martine! Thanks for your comment 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    11. filippo says

      May 22, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      Hi, i prepared this yesterday and was just checking it out in the fridge: i saw some white filaments going around in the marinade. i was wondering if that's normal and if it's maybe some tofu/herb being degraded by the acid mixture. as much as i fear botulin, i doubt it's that developing because the mixture is highly acidic (sadly i've ran out of pH tests)... but you can never be too sure with homemade uncooked food. what's your thought about that? thanks

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 27, 2020 at 1:35 pm

        Hi Filippo! In my opinion, maybe, your tofu was in poor conditions. Try to repeat it and tell me if this happens again! Have a nice day 🙂

        Reply
    12. Bernice says

      April 16, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      I just tried this recipe last night and tried it for the first time today. It's really great! I adde some salt to taste and used basil instead of oregano since I ran out of that. One question: would reusing the same marinade liquid for one more round of the recipe yield a similar result?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        April 17, 2020 at 12:19 pm

        Hi Bernice!! It is great to know you enjoyed the recipe!! Yes, you can use it again either immediately after or have it in the fridge for a few days. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    13. Sophie Choi says

      January 10, 2020 at 2:56 am

      Thank you for your recipe! I will try this for my dinner tonight:)

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 26, 2020 at 7:04 pm

        Hi Sophie! Thank YOU 🙂 Hope you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    14. Chanel says

      October 27, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love this!! So good. How long will it last in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 29, 2019 at 1:07 pm

        Hi Chanel! About 3-5 days, maybe a week 🙂

        Reply
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