Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cashew Parmesan
Raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt come together in a food processor to create something genuinely surprising — a crumbly, savory topping that mimics the salty depth of finely grated Parmesan without any dairy in sight. The Mediterranean way of eating leans heavily on whole, minimally processed ingredients, and this four-ingredient blend fits that philosophy perfectly. It takes just a few pulses to get the texture right, so there's almost no effort standing between you and a versatile kitchen staple. Scatter it over roasted vegetables, pasta, grain bowls, or salads and it adds that finishing touch you didn't know you were missing. Because you're working with whole cashews and nothing artificial, you stay well within the spirit of eating clean and plant-forward. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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