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Jar filled with homemade vegan parmesan cheese made from cashews and nutritional yeast on a light countertop.
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Vegan Parmesan Cheese

This vegan Parmesan cheese is a quick, dairy-free alternative made with just four ingredients. It has a savory, cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast, requires no cooking, and comes together in about five minutes. Perfect for topping pasta, salads, soups, and roasted vegetables.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan parmesan cheese
Servings: 8 servings (1 cup)
Author: Sabine Venier

Equipment

  • 1 blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
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Instructions

  • Add cashews, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder to a food processor or high-speed blender.
  • Pulse until the mixture reaches a fine, crumbly texture similar to grated Parmesan. Do not over-blend, or it will turn into a paste.
  • Transfer to an airtight container. Use as a topping for pasta, salads, soups, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Swap cashews with almonds or walnuts for a bolder flavor.
  • Add smoked paprika, onion powder, or Italian seasoning for variation.
  • Make it coarser for salads or finer for pasta and soups.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (2 tbsp) | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg