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Vegan Parmesan Cheese (2 Ways!)

Savory & irresistible! This "parmesan cheese" is made with cashew or almond. Sprinkle it on pizza, pasta, breadsticks, salads, and beyond.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 (1-Tbsp. servings)
Calories: 45 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews or almonds (or 1/3 cup almond flour)
  • 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or up to 1/2 tsp.)
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients to a small food processor fitted with an S-blade.
  2. Pulse to combine until it reaches your desired texture. If using cashews or whole almonds, leave a little texture. (In other words, don't blend it to a fine powder. Over-blending causes it to become clumpy.)
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt, seasoning, nutritional yeast, etc.

Notes

  • Yield: Recipe makes about 1/2 heaping cup.
  • Storing: Store the parmesan cheese in a sealed glass jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator. I find it keeps for several weeks or up to a month or two, but use your best judgement.
  • Serving tip: It tastes best when freshly sprinkled on dishes right before serving. (As opposed to cooking it or baking in the oven where it loses some flavor.)
  • Estimated nutrition: This is calculated for the cashew version.

Nutrition Information

Calories 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10(1-Tbsp. servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Calories 45kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.