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Vegan Parmesan
If you love the tangy flavor and crumbly texture of parmesan cheese but not the dairy - you're going to love this simple vegan parmesan cheese. It's super easy, and goes perfectly with a big bowl of pasta!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 774 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cups raw cashews
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- a pinch of turmeric powder to enhance the color optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture has a coarse consistency. You may need to scrape the sides a few times.
- Adjust the salt and seasonings to taste.
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Notes
- You can keep this Vegan Parmesan in the fridge for up to two weeks, stored in an airtight container.
- The cashew nuts can be replaced with sunflower seeds; the resulting cheese has a different texture but is still delicious.
- Try adding your favorite spices to create different flavors of vegan parmesan. For example, try adding smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or a cajun spice blend.
- This Vegan Parmesan is perfect served over pasta, salads, or pizza.
Nutrition Information
Calories
774kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
31g
Sodium
1179mg
(49%)
Potassium
1166mg
(33%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 774
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 774kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Sodium | 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1166mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.