Vegan Parmesan Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
50 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Vegan Parmesan Recipe
Description
The recipe combines seeds or nuts such as pepitas, cashews, almonds, pecans, or walnuts with breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast. Dried thyme, rosemary, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt add layers of flavor. Pulsing these ingredients in a food processor creates a fine meal that mimics the crumbly texture of parmesan cheese.
This alternative is versatile for sprinkling on a variety of dishes to add a cheesy flavor without dairy. Nutritional yeast contributes umami, and the herbs bring a subtle aromatic quality. The mixture can be stored properly refrigerated for extended use.
Variations in seed or nut combinations allow customization of flavor and texture. Mustard seed and lime zest may be added for additional brightness and complexity. The recipe notes that hemp seeds work well mixed with the seeds or nuts listed to alter the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Pepitas (pumpkin seeds), or cashews, almonds or pecans or walnuts or a combination
- 2 Tbsp bread crumbs or gf crumbs or use more of the nut or seed
- 1 to 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp thyme dry
- 1/4 tsp rosemary dried
- black pepper a dash
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- salt depends on the nutritional yeast satyness (use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp, to taste
- mustard seed ground mustard and lime zest, for flavor additions
- lime zest ground mustard and lime zest, for flavor additions
Instructions
- Pulse to a fine meal in a food processor. Pulse in 2 -3 second bursts. Taste and adjust salt and nutritional yeast for cheesier flavor. Store in an airtight container for upto a month and refrigerated for upto 2 months.
Notes
- Combine hemp seeds with pumpkin seeds and a small amount of cashews or walnuts to vary flavor and richness.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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