Gelatin Free Cashew Parmesan
That savory, umami-rich sprinkle you've been missing on your pasta, salads, and roasted vegetables? This is it. Raw cashews blended with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt come together in minutes to create something that genuinely mimics the salty, nutty bite of finely grated Parmesan. The food processor does all the heavy lifting — just a few pulses and you're done, no cooking required. Many store-bought cheese alternatives and toppings sneak in unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the jar. The key is stopping the processor at that perfect coarse, crumbly texture before it tips into nut butter territory, so keep a close eye on it. Store it in an airtight container and you'll have a ready-to-reach condiment that elevates almost anything on the table.
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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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