Almond Feta Recipe

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan

Keyword: almond feta, vegan feta, vegan feta cheese

Servings:

Calories: 158kcal

This Almond Feta Recipe is a great vegan cheese - perfect for those who need to avoid dairy. Makes a great spread too!

2 cups almonds
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (only 6 tablespoons are required; up to 6 additional tablespoons can be used for drizzling)
1 clove garlic
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
dried parsley (or other herb to taste; fresh parsley can be used as well)

Soak almonds overnight or up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse.
In a high-powered blender (like the Vitamix), blend the almonds, lemon juice, 6 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, and salt until very smooth. You might wish to add the salt gradually to adjust to taste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor, processing as long as is necessary.
Preheat oven to 200F. Line baking pan with parchment paper. Spoon the cheese onto the parchment and shape into a disk approximately ¾-inch thick.
Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the top is stiff and dry. Cool and chill if you would like to serve it cold, or for a warm cheese dish, immediately top with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with herbs.

For a creamier cheese, and if not using blanched almonds, peel the almonds before making the feta.