Gut Friendly Cashew Parmesan
If you've been missing that salty, savory sprinkle on top of pasta, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, this plant-based alternative is about to become a staple in your kitchen. Raw cashews blended with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt create a crumbly, umami-rich topping that genuinely mimics the texture and punch of finely grated Parmesan. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in under a minute — just a few pulses and you're done. Because it skips the dairy and relies on whole, minimally processed ingredients, it's a smart choice for anyone keeping an eye on what goes into their gut. Nutritional yeast brings a deep, cheesy flavor along with B vitamins, while raw cashews offer healthy fats that are gentle and nourishing rather than heavy. Store it in an airtight jar in the fridge and you'll have a ready-to-go finishing touch for almost any savory dish all week long.
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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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