Mock Feta Cheese ( Vegan Substitute )

Vino Girl's Note:

I got this in my email today from The Veggie Table, and it is a recipe adapted from one credited to the cookbook, "How it all vegan!" I haven't tried this one.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 16

Yield: 1.0 pound

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb firm tofu , herb flavored, cubed or crumbled

Directions:

1. Place everything but the tofu in the bowl and whisk together.
2. Add tofu, stir, and let sit for at least an hour.

Reviews

[EmilyStrikesAgain]

Good recipe! I crumbled this and it LOOKS just like feta. Dairy/meat-free items will never be exact replicas, you need to just appreciate them for what they are- delicious stand-ins. This recipe held up well in that regard. I agree the red wine vinegar was a bit overpowering, I reduced it a pinch and still would have left more out. Served in a greek salad and have TONS left (even when halving recipe).

[Kristyn RN]

We will be using this recipe a LOT-- thanks!
Marinated for an hour in the fridge and then drained through cheesecloth.

[teatotal27]

This was very tasty. Per some other reviews I modified it a bit. I reduced the olive oil a bit and the water too. I reduced the amount of vinegar and used half Braggs apple cider vinegar and half red wine vinegar. I also used extra firm tofu. I made it for delightful vegetable pasta salad and it was a big hit. Many asked me what kind of cheese it was! So easy. Thanks for posting!