Plant-Based Parmesan Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
48 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Plant-Based Parmesan Cheese
Description
This recipe produces a crumbly cheese substitute by finely powdering dried shiitake mushroom stems with nutritional yeast and salt, which provide umami depth and a savory base. Separately, walnuts and cashew nuts are roughly crumbled and combined with the powder to add texture and richness. The final mixture has a damp sand consistency, suitable for sprinkling over dishes as a cheese analog.
This plant-based parmesan works well as a topping on pasta, salads, or roasted vegetables, delivering a nutty flavor with subtle earthy undertones from the shiitake mushrooms. The easy storage in an airtight container in the refrigerator maintains freshness and makes it convenient to keep on hand.
Ingredients
- 5 grams dried shiitake mushrooms (1-2 small mushroom)
- 16 grams nutritional yeast (~¼ cup)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 50 grams cashew nuts ~⅓ cup, raw
- 35 grams walnuts (~⅓ cup)
Instructions
- Remove the tough parts of the stems from the dried shiitake and crumble it into a spice grinder, food processor, or blender along with the nutritional yeast and salt. Pulse until it has turned into a powder. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the walnuts to the spice grinder and pulse until it's roughly crumbled. Transfer this to a bowl with the nutritional yeast.
- Add the cashew nuts to the spice grinder and pulse until roughly crumbled and transfer to the bowl.
- Stir the mixture together until it is uniform and the texture of damp sand.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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