Artificial Flavors Free Cashew Parmesan
If you've ever flipped over a container of store-bought vegan parmesan and squinted at a list of natural flavors, flavor enhancers, or mystery additives, this four-ingredient version is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt are all you need to create something that genuinely delivers that savory, cheesy punch. The food processor does the heavy lifting — just a few quick pulses and you've got a crumbly, golden topping that looks and behaves exactly like the real thing. Nutritional yeast brings that deep, umami richness without any synthetic flavoring agents, and the garlic powder rounds everything out beautifully. It's incredibly versatile: shake it over pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or salads whenever you want that finishing touch. Because you're making it yourself from whole, recognizable ingredients, you know exactly what's going into every bite — no label-reading required.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 10–15 times until the mixture resembles coarse, dry crumbs — roughly the texture of finely grated Parmesan. Stop before the mixture turns into a paste or butter.
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