Xanthan Gum Free Cashew Parmesan
If you've ever wanted a dairy-free Parmesan that actually delivers on flavor, this four-ingredient blend is going to earn a permanent spot in your fridge. Raw cashews bring a natural richness, while nutritional yeast adds that unmistakable savory, cheesy depth that makes you forget you're skipping the dairy altogether. A little garlic powder and sea salt round everything out into something genuinely craveable. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in under a minute — just pulse until you hit that perfect crumbly, grated-cheese texture and stop before it turns into nut butter. Many store-bought dairy-free cheese alternatives sneak in binders and stabilizers that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. Sprinkle it over pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or salads for an instant flavor upgrade 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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