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Tofu Sour Cream

A healthy, dairy-free alternative to use as an alternative to sour cream. Based on an original recipe kindly sent in by Jack McNulty.

Time 5 Minutes
Skill Level Easy

Ingredients List

Serves 0.5
  • 500 g soft tofu (don’t use silken tofu)
  • 50 g extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon (and use the juice)
  • 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 tsps sea salt
  • 2 tbsps soy yogurt

Instructions

  1. Combine soft tofu (don’t use silken tofu), extra virgin olive oil, lemon (and use the juice), apple vinegar, sea salt, soy yogurt. in a bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  2. Process until creamy smooth.
  3. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • This all-purpose dairy-free sour cream is pure vegan bliss. Bright white, creamy and delicious.
  • It is great served over rice and beans, a curried stew, pan-fried polenta or black bean soup. It can also be used as a dip for roasted vegetables.
  • As far as variations go, your imagination is the limit. Try adding a seeded jalapeno, fresh tarragon, basil, toasted curry powder or roasted garlic puree.