Name: Cheesy Protein Spread
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed for 20 minutes); 1 cup cannellini bean (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed); 0.33 cup nutritional yeast; 3 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt (+ more to taste); 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 null fresh lemon (zest and juice); 2 tbsp unsweetened milk (plus more to thin); 6 slice wholegrain bread (for serving); 1 handful salad greens; 1 handful fresh herbs (basil or parsley); 1 handful mixed seeds (hemp, pumpkin, or sunflower); 1 handful cherry tomatoes (sliced); 1 null avocado (sliced)

Cheesy Protein Spread

This high-protein spread is a savory, oil-free addition to any plant-based breakfast. Made with tofu and white beans, it offers a creamy texture and cheesy flavor thanks to nutritional yeast and miso. It’s perfect for meal prepping and stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Top with fresh avocado and greens for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

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1

Press the extra-firm tofu (14 oz) by placing it between paper towels and weighting it down with heavy books or a skillet for 20 minutes.
2

Zest half of the fresh lemon (1 block) and squeeze the juice from the entire fruit.
3

Add the pressed tofu, cannellini bean (1 cup), nutritional yeast (0.33 cup), white miso paste (3 tbsp), onion powder (1 tsp), garlic powder (1 tsp), kosher salt (1 tsp), black pepper (0.5 tsp), lemon zest, lemon juice, and unsweetened milk (2 tbsp) into a food processor.
4

Blend until the mixture is smooth, thick, and creamy. Adjust seasoning with more salt or nondairy milk if desired.
5

Schmear the spread over wholegrain bread (6 slice) and top with salad greens (1 handful), fresh herbs (1 handful), mixed seeds (1 handful), cherry tomatoes (1 handful), and sliced avocado (1 block).