Oats Free Cashew Parmesan
This dairy-free Parmesan alternative is proof that a handful of pantry staples can do something genuinely impressive. Raw cashews blitzed with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt come together in minutes to create a savory, crumbly topping that mimics the salty depth of the real thing. The food processor does all the heavy lifting — just a few quick pulses and you're done, no cooking required. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is a smart condiment to keep on hand since every single ingredient is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives, with no hidden fillers to worry about. It stores beautifully in an airtight jar, so you can shower it over pasta, roasted vegetables, salads, or soups whenever the craving hits. The texture is the real star here — coarse and dry, just like freshly grated Parmesan — so it clings to food rather than clumping. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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