Easy Tofu Cream Cheese

3 slices of white bread layed out with a blue bowl of tofu cream cheese on a blue and white checkered tablecloth. Also on the tablecloth is a blue plate with 3 slices of bread. Each covered with tofu cream cheese and toppings like lime, avocado and blueberry.

A healthy bagel spread rich in protein and cholesterol lowering tofu.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 36 kcal

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

½ block firm tofu
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
⅛ tsp salt
¼ cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh herbs (i.e. parsley, etc)

Instructions

Remove the tofu from the package and drain the excess liquid. Use a fork to crumble the tofu to blend it easier.
Add tofu, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, nutritional yeast, and salt to a blender. Blend until you have a smooth tofu cream texture.
Add in the chopped fresh herbs and mix well.
Serve as a spread on bread, bagels, sandwiches, or serve as a dip. Pair it with your vegetables or fruits of choice.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg

Keyword heart healthy, tofu, tofu spread, vegan spread