Vegan Parmesan
Serving Size: 16 tablespoons
DESCRIPTION
This vegan parmesan cheese is extremely easy to make in less than 5 minutes with just 4 basic ingredients. It's a combination of raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt that creates a cheesy, umami flavor reminiscent of traditional Parmesan. Use it to garnish your pasta, pizzas, salads, and more!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cashews (raw) unsalted
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
METHOD
- Place all the ingredients into a food processor, and pulse on high till everything combines into a fine powder texture - Similar to grated parmesan cheese.
- Transfer into an air tight container and refrigerate. Use to to garnish on salads, pizzas, and pastas.
NOTES
- Use Unsalted Nuts: Salted nuts can make the cheese too salty in the end. Start with unsalted nuts to give yourself better control over the seasoning.
- Add Spices Gradually: If you’re testing out variations, add your spices gradually and taste as you go. This prevents over-seasoning and allows for micro-flavor adjustments.
- Store it Properly: To maintain the best taste and texture and prevent spoilage, keep the Parmesan in an airtight container in the fridge. Exposure to air can cause the quality to degrade.
- Label and Date: Label the container with the date to keep track of its freshness.
NUTRITION
Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.004g | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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