Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Servings: 16 Total Time: 5 mins Difficulty: Beginner
This vegan parmesan cheese only uses 4 ingredients and can be just as satisfying as the real deal. The nutritional yeast mixed with cashews gives this recipe a rich, savory, and cheesy flavor. This vegan parmesan cheese has a powdery texture and can be dusted liberally on top of nearly any dish guiltlessly.
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Oil Free | Gluten Free

One of the things I hear most from people when they ask if I’m still doing this ‘vegan’ thing, is usually some statement about how they could never be vegan because they could never give up cheese. Well, with this simple vegan parmesan cheese substitute, it makes the transition easier. This vegan parmesan cheese only uses 4 ingredients and can be just as satisfying as the real deal. The nutritional yeast mixed with cashews gives this recipe a rich, savory, and cheesy flavor. This vegan parmesan cheese has a powdery texture and can be dusted liberally on top of nearly any dish guiltlessly.

Recipe Overview & Features

  • Easy cheese substitute
  • Ready in 5 minutes or less.
  • Budget friendly & gluten free
  • Versatile
  • Gluten free, dairy free & oil free

What you need

  • Cashews
  • Nutritional Yeast
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder

How to make Vegan Parmesan Cheese

To make vegan parmesan cheese you will need a food processor or blender. Place all ingredients into your food processor and pulse mixture until it transforms into a fine meal. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Total Time 5 mins
Servings: 16

Description

This vegan parmesan cheese only uses 4 ingredients and can be just as satisfying as the real deal. The nutritional yeast mixed with cashews gives this recipe a rich, savory, and cheesy flavor. This vegan parmesan cheese has a powdery texture and can be dusted liberally on top of nearly any dish guiltlessly.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in food processor.

  2. Pulse.

  3. Remove when mixture becomes a fine meal.

Note

  • Use on pastas, pizzas, bowls and more!
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • The serving size is difficult to determine because it can vary on a person's preferred amount of vegan parmesan cheese they like to add to their dish.
Keywords: Parmesan, Cheese, Cheese Substitute, Vegan Cheese, Cashews, Nutritional Yeast
Kaylee Author Elevated Vegan Eats
Elevated Vegan Eats

Hi, I am Kaylee, and welcome to Elevated Vegan Eats! I want to help inspire you to elevate your vegan journey by sharing delicious, crowd-pleasing plant-based recipes that are easy to make, easily adaptable and can be made in your own kitchen! All the recipes here are 100% vegan, mostly gluten free with soy free and oil free options.

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