Description
This Vegan Parmesan Cheese is a simple, dairy-free alternative to traditional Parmesan, made with raw cashews and nutritional yeast. It offers a cheesy, savory flavor perfect for sprinkling on pasta, salads, soups, and roasted vegetables. Quick to prepare and stored easily, it’s an ideal condiment for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Pulse to Desired Texture: Pulse the mixture until it resembles fine crumbs similar to grated Parmesan cheese. For a finer, powdery consistency, blend a little longer.
- Store Properly: Transfer the vegan Parmesan cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- For a cheesier flavor, add an extra tablespoon of nutritional yeast.
- If you prefer a finer texture, blend longer until powdery.
- This vegan Parmesan is delicious sprinkled over pasta, salads, soups, and roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
