This easy Vegan Cashew Parmesan Cheese has a delicious cheesy flavor and is a great alternative to the real thing.
This vegan parmesan cheese mimics the strong cheese flavor of dairy parmesan making it a perfect topping for savory meals. It's easy to make your own vegan parmesan cheese condiment at home.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Uses plant-based simple ingredients
- Easy recipe
- Delicious cheesy topping
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Raw cashews - Raw, unsalted, and unroasted cashew nuts have a neutral flavor and make a good base.
Nutritional yeast - Nutritional yeast flakes add a cheesy tang without the cheese! Used in vegan cheese recipes, this is an essential ingredient in this dairy-free recipe. You can usually find nutritional yeast in the baking aisle or health food section of the grocery store.
Garlic powder - This pantry staple adds a savory flavor to the vegan parmesan.
Ground dry mustard - Ground mustard adds a tanginess to help create the real parmesan cheese flavor.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until they are very small crumbs.
Recipe tips
- For best results, pulse, don't blend the cashew mixture. This will help avoid turning the ingredients into cashew butter.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can also use a high-speed blender.
- A mason jar makes a great sealed container.
Storing
Store this dairy-free cheese mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Serving suggestions
Vegan cashew parmesan cheese is a versatile condiment that can enhance some of your favorite recipes. Here are some of our favorite ways to use it:
Pasta - Sprinkle it on top of plates of pasta with red sauce or Alfredo sauce.
Salads - Use it as a topping for salads to add a savory touch.
Pizza - Sprinkle it on top of homemade or store-bought pizza.
Roasted vegetables - Add it to roasted vegetables.
Soups - Stir it into creamy soup.
Popcorn - Toss it with popcorn for a savory snack.
Garlic bread - Sprinkle it on garlic bread for a cheesy finish.
Grain bowls - Use it as a topping for grain bowls.
Baked potatoes - Add it to baked or mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
Avocado toast - Sprinkle it on avocado or sweet potato toast for a cheesy, savory kick.
Casseroles - Use it in casseroles for a cheesy topping.
Scrambled tofu - Sprinkle it over scrambled tofu for a cheesy taste.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Cashew Parmesan Cheese
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ ground dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the are very small crumbs.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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