How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Description
How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese involves processing cashew nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, and a touch of garlic powder into a fine crumb resembling traditional Parmesan cheese. The use of nuts like cashews, almonds, or pine nuts provides a rich, nutty base, while nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami depth. The salt balances flavors, and garlic powder can enhance taste subtly if used.
The texture is a dry, meal-like crumble that can be sprinkled over pasta, salads, or other dishes to impart a savory, cheesy note without dairy. Since no fresh herbs or spices are included, this vegan Parmesan has good shelf stability when stored in a clean, dry container in the refrigerator.
It can serve as a useful staple in vegan and plant-based cooking for seasoning and topping various recipes. Alternatives with different nuts or seeds can be used depending on availability or dietary needs, and adjustments to salt levels allow customization of the taste profile.
Practical storage advice includes keeping the product airtight and dry to prevent spoilage, and refrigeration extends its freshness for weeks. Fresh herbs and spices should be avoided in the mixture to maintain shelf life.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cashew nuts or pine nuts, or blanched almond, raw
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and process until a fine meal is achieved.
- Store in an airtight container or jar in your refrigerator and serve sprinkled over your favourite dishes.
Notes
- Store the vegan Parmesan in a clean, dry jar in the refrigerator to keep it fresh and prevent spoilage.
- Avoid adding fresh herbs or spices to maintain longevity and prevent early spoilage.
- Substitutes like blanched almonds, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds can be used as nut alternatives.
- If nutritional yeast is unavailable, a blend of mushroom powder, onion powder, basil powder, and garlic powder can provide umami flavor.
- Adjust salt quantity to taste, especially for low sodium diets.
- Refrigerated vegan Parmesan can last up to 4 weeks or possibly longer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Servings (Makes approx. 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoon | |
| Calories | 36cal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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