Spice Free Cashew Parmesan
Dairy-free cooking often calls for a sprinkle of something savory and salty to finish a dish, and this cashew-based alternative delivers exactly that. Raw cashews blended with nutritional yeast create a surprisingly convincing stand-in for the real thing — nutty, umami-rich, and satisfying in a way that feels indulgent rather than like a compromise. The only seasonings here are garlic powder and fine sea salt, keeping the ingredient list clean and completely free of anything that might irritate a sensitive system. A quick pulse in the food processor is all it takes, and the key is stopping at that coarse, crumbly texture before things turn into nut butter. It stores beautifully in an airtight jar, so you can keep a batch on hand to dust over pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or salads whenever the mood strikes. Simple, versatile, and genuinely delicious — this is the kind of pantry staple that quietly becomes a weekly habit.
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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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