The Vegan Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots are delicious and comforting. We made them with all-purpose flour, cottage cheese, baking powder, salt, olive oil, butter, garlic, parsley, yeast, and Italian seasoning. They contain 4 grams of protein and 125 calories per serving. These knots become ready to serve in just one hour and 25 minutes. Store these Vegan Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots for four days in the refrigerator. You may serve them with vegan stuffed bell peppers, cucumber tomato salad, crispy baked tofu, lentil loaf, roasted red pepper soup, or hummus.
STATS:
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Serving size: 1 garlic knot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Resting time: 60 minutes
- Serving: 12 garlic knots
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking paper
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Clean work surface
- Baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Clean kitchen towel
- Oven
- Small bowl
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
GARLIC KNOT DOUGH:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- One cup thick vegan cottage cheese
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Half tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
GARLIC TOPPING:
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Quarter tsp salt
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Half tsp Italian seasoning
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It gives structure to the garlic knots and mixes with the cottage cheese to make the soft dough. This flour is easy to find and makes the texture tender. You may use whole-wheat flour as per your preference.
VEGAN COTTAGE CHEESE:
- This cheese makes these knots special and adds moisture to the dough. It gives a mild and creamy taste to the meal. You may use blended firm tofu as another choice.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil makes the dough soft and easy to handle. It adds a mild and savory taste to the recipe. Avocado oil is a good substitute of olive oil.
VEGAN BUTTER:
- Butter makes the base of the garlic topping and gives a rich taste to the knots. You may utilize olive oil as another idea.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- It gives a deeper, cheesy taste to the garlic topping. Nutritional yeast is best to use for a savory finish. You may use vegan Parmesan-style seasoning as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 375°F and cover the sheet with baking paper.
- Mix baking powder, salt, and flour in the large bowl, then add vegan cottage cheese.
- Flour the surface lightly and put the dough on it to knead for 3 minutes gently.
- Make 12 portions of the dough and roll them into a rope about 6 inches long.
- Tuck one end of the rope underneath and the other end on top, then put the knots on the sheet.
- Mix melted salt, vegan butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, and Italian seasoning in the small bowl.
- Lightly brush the garlic mixture on the knots and keep some topping for later use.
- Bake the knots for 20 minutes, then take them out of the oven and brush with remaining garlic mixture.
- Lastly, sprinkle extra parsley on the garlic knots and serve them warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS AND SAUCES:
- Marinara sauce
- Vegan garlic aioli
- Vegan ranch dressing
- Spicy tomato dip
- Hummus
- Cheese sauce
SOUPS:
- Creamy vegan mushroom soup
- Vegan lentil soup
- Roasted red pepper soup
- Vegetable barley soup
SALADS:
- Mediterranean chickpea salad
- Cucumber tomato salad
- Roasted vegetable salad
- Vegan Greek-style salad
MAIN:
- Stuffed bell peppers
- Lentil loaf
- Vegan eggplant Parmesan
- Roasted vegetable casserole
- Crispy baked tofu
SNACKS AND PARTIES:
- Cheese and herb platter
- Roasted chickpeas
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Vegan bruschetta
- Marinated olives
- Vegetable sticks with hummus
TIPS:
- Include thick vegan cottage cheese to keep the dough from becoming sticky.
- You should avoid adding too much flour so the garlic knots do not get dry.
- Divide the dough into equal portions so they bake evenly at the same time.
- Brush the knots with remaining topping for stronger taste and aroma.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the garlic knots in a closed box for four days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze these knots for two months in the container.
FAQs:
Can I exclude yeast from this recipe?
- Yes, you may use baking powder instead of yeast as per your preference.
What makes the dough sticky?
- Vegan cottage cheese gives moisture and makes the dough sticky; use flour to adjust the consistency.
Does whole-wheat flour work well for this recipe?
- Yes, you may use it to include a nutty taste and hearty texture.
How to make these knots spicy?
- You may include red pepper flakes or chopped fresh chili for spice in the recipe.
Should we prepare this snack in the air fryer?
- Yes, you may air fry these knots for 12 minutes at 340°F.
Why do I feel the garlic knots are dense?
- Including extra flour or kneading the dough too much makes the knots dense.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 125 kcal
Net carbs: 15 g
Iron: 0.8 mg
Total carbs: 16 g
Vitamin A: 120 IU
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 35 mg
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Potassium: 65 mg
