How is the soy ricotta made for this ravioli?

The soy ricotta is made by boiling soy milk, then curdling it with apple vinegar. The curds are strained, rinsed, seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then blended with sauteed spinach, shallots, and chili pepper.

What kind of dough is used for these ravioli?

The ravioli dough is a whole-wheat flour dough, enriched with rice oil and a pinch of ground turmeric for color and flavor, and kneaded with warm water until smooth.

What gives the soy ricotta filling its distinct flavor?

The soy ricotta filling gets its distinct flavor from sauteed shallots, a small chili pepper, fresh spinach, and seasonings like salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, all blended until coarse.

Can I make the ravioli ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the ravioli and place them on a floured tray. If not cooking immediately, you can cover and refrigerate them for a short period or freeze them on the tray before transferring to a freezer-safe bag for longer storage.

What can I serve with these ravioli?

These ravioli are delicious served simply with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of chopped wild garlic, and a dollop of walnut butter, as suggested in the recipe.

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Spinach and Soy Ricotta Ravioli
[Vegan]

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Ingredients You Need for Spinach and Soy Ricotta Ravioli [Vegan]

1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons rice oil
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 1/4 cups, plus 3 tablespoons soy milk
2 tablespoons apple vinegar
1/2 cup fresh spinach
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 small chili pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Walnut butter
Warm water, as needed
Chopped wild garlic

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How to Prepare Spinach and Soy Ricotta Ravioli [Vegan]

To Make the Ravioli Dough:

Place the flour and a pinch of ground turmeric in a large bowl and make a well in the center; pour the oil into the well, start kneading by hand and gradually add warm water. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until you have a smooth, springy dough. Add some more flour if need be to keep the dough from sticking. Cover and let rest for about 15 minutes.

To Make the Soy Ricotta:

Bring soy milk to a boil. When it starts boiling, remove the pan from heat and add the vinegar, stirring well. Your milk will start to curdle and you'll begin to see curds forming.
Cover with a lid and let the mixture cool down for approximately 20 minutes.
Using a nut milk bag, strain the curds and rinse them under cool running water. Squeeze the nut milk bag and transfer the curds to a bowl; add salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, and mix well. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a thick-bottom pan and saute the shallots and the chili pepper. Add the spinach and saute until the liquid has almost evaporated. Turn off the stove and salt to taste.
Add the ricotta and spinach to a blender and blend until coarse. Transfer to a bowl and let it sit in the fridge.

To Assemble the Raviolis:

For this step, you can use a ravioli mould or form them by hand. Divide pasta dough into fourths and flatten each portion thinly with a rolling pin, then cut into circles. Cover your sitting dough with cling film to prevent it from drying out.
Place each circle on the open mould or lay flat on the counter, then add 1 teaspoon of filling and seal the ravioli. If you are doing this by hand, seal the ravioli with a fork. Place onto a floured tray.
Once you are done, bring a large pot of salted water to a full rolling boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain the ravioli very well so that they don't water down the sauce too much.

To Make the Sauce:

Place 2 tablespoons of walnut butter into a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of water from the ravioli pot and mix well with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Arrange the ravioli on two plates, pour the walnut sauce, sprinkle with chopped wild garlic and dust with black pepper.