MSG Free Cashew Parmesan
That savory, salty sprinkle you reach for to finish pasta, salads, and roasted vegetables doesn't have to come from a shaker full of mystery additives. This plant-based alternative delivers genuine umami depth from nutritional yeast and a subtle sharpness from garlic powder, with nothing more than four clean, whole-food ingredients. The food processor does all the heavy lifting — a quick pulse session is all it takes to land on that perfect crumbly, flaky texture that melts into warm dishes just like the real thing. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of monosodium glutamate and processed flavor enhancers, you get bold, cheesy flavor without any of the label-reading anxiety. It keeps beautifully in an airtight jar, so you can make a batch ahead and have it ready to go whenever dinner calls for a finishing touch. Whether you're sprinkling it over a bowl of spaghetti or tossing it into a Caesar-style salad, it punches well above its weight.
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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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