Vegan Cheese?

Vegan Feta

1 c blanched almonds

3 tbsp + 1/4 c good olive oil

1/4 lemon juice

3 tsp kosher salt

1 clove garlic, peeled

fresh herbs, your choice

Place almonds in a bowl and cover with three inches of cold water. Soak for 24 hours. In a food processor add all ingredients but 1/4 c olive oil and herbs. Puree for 6 minutes, stopping every minute to scrape down sides of bowl. Place in strainer with three layers of cheesecloth. Allow to strain over night in the refrigerator. Squeeze out excess moisture and remove cheesecloth. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 200 F. Place cheese on baking sheet and form a six inch round nearly an inch think. Bake for 40 minutes. Cool then chill.

Place remaining oil and fresh herbs in a saucepan and heat but do not boil. Drizzle herbed oil over cheese and serve.

PS

If you do not bake the cheese it can be used as a dip or spread. Baking it gives it the traditional crumbly texture of milk-made feta.

PSS

Some thought this sounded terribly disgusting but it is very good.