Walnut Free Cashew Parmesan
If you've been searching for a dairy-free topping that actually delivers on flavor, this blended cashew mixture is about to become a pantry staple. Raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt come together in a food processor to create something that looks and functions remarkably like finely grated Parmesan — savory, a little nutty, and deeply satisfying. The nutritional yeast does the heavy lifting here, adding that umami depth you'd expect from aged cheese without any dairy involved. A few quick pulses is all it takes, so you're looking at a genuinely effortless recipe with a big payoff. It keeps beautifully in an airtight jar, ready to shower over pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or salads whenever the craving hits. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around walnuts, this recipe is a clean, straightforward option — cashews are the only nut in the mix, and every ingredient is simple and easy to source and verify.
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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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