Vegan Parmesan Substitution
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this quick and easy Vegan Parmesan Substitution—a delightfully savory and cheesy alternative that's ready in just 5 minutes! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt, this dairy-free parmesan is packed with umami flavor and a subtle nutty richness. The recipe's crumbly texture mimics traditional parmesan, making it the perfect vegan topping for pasta, pizza, salads, soups, and more. With no cooking required and a generous yield to last up to two weeks in the fridge, this homemade vegan parmesan is a must-have for any dairy-free kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 4 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Place the raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
Pulse the ingredients together until a fine, crumbly texture is achieved. Be careful not to over-blend, as the mixture can turn into a paste.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt or garlic powder for extra flavor, if desired.
Transfer the vegan parmesan into an airtight container or jar for storage.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and use as a topping on your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1174 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
