Name: How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Cashews- 1 cup raw.; Nutritional Yeast-2 tablespoons.; Salt (garlic powder, and onion powder- 1 teaspoon.); Optional: a pinch of turmeric powder to enhance the color

How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese a simple recipe for making a great tasting vegan parmesan cheese for better tasting meals.

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How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese is something that I really wanted to learn how to do.

This parmesan cheese works great as a topping on top of pasta and other dishes.

How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese

This is a simple recipe that tastes a lot like the actual cheese itself.
However, this parmesan cheese has no added dairy in it.

Have you tried my Vegan Beer Cheese Queso yet?

That vegan cheese recipe is for a non-dairy version of a popular dip that people seem to enjoy.
This recipe is more of a topping for pasta dishes, salads, or whatever you would normally top with parmesan cheese.

Confused about which vegan milk is the best to use in your recipe?
Here is what you need to know about choosing the right vegan milk..

People ask what is vegan Parmesan cheese made of.

Obviously, vegan Parmesan cheese is not made with dairy products.
Instead, vegan Parmesan cheese is made with vegan alternatives to regular non-vegan ingredients.

Most vegan versions of cheeses or creamy sauces have on ingredient in common.

That ingredient is cashews.
Cashews can easily be transformed into a texture that resembles a cheese in recipes such as this one.

You may be wondering how to make Vegan Parmesan Cheese without cashews.

I get that not everyone likes cashews.
Also, when you have been following a vegan diet for a while you see a lot of recipes with cashews in them.

Here is how to make a vegan parmesan cheese without using cashews.

The easiest way to do this is to simply use blanched almond flour instead of cashews. You can use ½ cup of almond flour and then adjust your nutritional yeast to ¼ cup.

How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Tips for making vegan Parmesan cheese.

This recipe mimics the flaky Parmesan cheese that you see in packets or a shaker type bottle.
It can be used the same way that you would use that flaky Parmesan cheese.

Here are some more great tips for you.

This vegan cheese should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It should keep for about two weeks when stored properly.
You do not have to make this using cashew nuts! I already told you how to make this with almond flour. However, sunflower seeds can also make a tasty Parmesan alternative too!
Personalize this recipe using your favorite seasonings. Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.

You may be wondering if you can melt vegan Parmesan cheese.

This vegan cheese is meant to be used more like a flaky cheese that is used as a topping.
While pasta could be your first choice for a topping, this recipe works on top of other foods as well.

Here are some ideas for how to use vegan Parmesan cheese as a topping.

Popcorn topping.
Pizza Topping.
Add in with vegan sandwiches.
Mixed in with vegan potato salad.
Topping for baked vegetables such s potatoes.

This recipe for homemade Parmesan cheese works best when you use a blender or food processor.

If you use a blender, use one that is sturdy. Also, resist the urge to over mix this as the cashews may want to become butter!

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How to Make Non Dairy Parmesan Cheese

Use a good blender or a food processor to make this recipe.
Also, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

I mentioned above that this recipe can be personalized.

Personalize this recipe using your favorite seasonings. Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.

Ingredients needed to make Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Cashews- 1 cup raw. Alternatives to this include sunflower seeds or almond flour. You may need to adjust your other ingredients as needed.
Nutritional Yeast-2 tablespoons.
Salt, garlic powder, and onion powder- 1 teaspoon.
Optional: a pinch of turmeric powder to enhance the color

How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse until coarse consistency. You may need to scratch the sides a few times. Avoid overmixing to prevent making a butter.
Adjust salt and seasonings to taste.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese a simple recipe for making a great tasting vegan parmesan cheese for better tasting meals.

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