Citrus Free Cashew Parmesan
If you've been searching for a dairy-free Parmesan alternative that doesn't rely on any citrus-based preservatives or flavor brighteners, this four-ingredient blend is exactly what you need in your pantry. Raw cashews form the base, blending into a crumbly, rich texture that genuinely mimics the look and feel of finely grated Parmesan. Nutritional yeast brings that savory, umami depth that makes the whole thing taste surprisingly cheesy without a single drop of dairy. A little garlic powder and sea salt round everything out, keeping the ingredient list clean and completely free of any citrus derivatives that can sneak into store-bought vegan cheese products. The food processor does all the heavy lifting — just a few pulses and you're done, no cooking required. It stores beautifully in an airtight jar, so you can keep a batch on hand to sprinkle over pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or anything else that needs a savory finishing touch.
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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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