Cinnamon Free Paleo Cashew Parmesan
If you've ever wanted to sprinkle something cheesy and savory over pasta, salads, or roasted vegetables without reaching for dairy, this cashew-based blend is about to become a pantry staple. Raw cashews and nutritional yeast come together in a food processor to create a crumbly, umami-rich topping that genuinely mimics the texture of finely grated Parmesan. The garlic powder and optional onion powder round out the flavor so it tastes layered and complex, not flat. Because the whole thing comes together in under a minute of pulsing, it's one of those recipes that feels almost too easy for how useful it turns out to be. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, it's a relief to have a bold, satisfying condiment built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no blends, no mystery seasonings, nothing hidden. Store it in an airtight jar and 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
- ¼ tsp onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder (if using) to a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 10–15 times in short bursts until the mixture resembles coarse, dry crumbs — about the texture of finely grated Parmesan. Stop before the mixture turns into a paste; the cashews should still look dry and sandy, not clumped.
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