Recipes, Tofu

Tofu Cream Cheese Spread

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Ingredients

By the Full Helping

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400g block extra firm tofu gently pressed to remove moisture

1.5 tea-spoons plum vinegar, substitute lemon juice +

Half tea-spoon of salt

1 table-spoon lemon juice

1 to 2 table-spoons nutritional yeast to taste

Half tea-spoon fine salt

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Optional

Quarter cup finely chopped fresh dill

Half cup chopped scallion tops

2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes not oil packed, hydrated in warm water and drained if necessary, chopped

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Directions

Blend all of the base ingredients in a food processor fitted with the S blade or a high speed blender till smooth (at least 2 minutes in a food processor).

Taste; adjust lemon and salt as desired. Pulse or fold in your mix-ins of choice. Cream cheese will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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