Pistachio Free Cashew Parmesan
That savory, cheesy sprinkle you've been putting on everything just got a whole lot easier to make at home. Raw cashews blended with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt come together in minutes to create a crumbly, umami-packed topping that genuinely rivals the real thing. The food processor does all the heavy work — just a few pulses and you're done, no cooking required. Store-bought vegan parmesan alternatives can be a minefield if you're avoiding tree nuts like pistachios, since many blends mix multiple nuts together without much transparency on the label. This version keeps things simple and single-source, so you know exactly what's going in the jar. Sprinkle it over pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or salads for an instant flavor boost that feels indulgent without any of the guesswork.
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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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