This cashew-based recipe mimics Parmesan’s signature savory, salty and cheesy flavor with just five ingredients. Much like cheese you buy in a shaker, it’s powdery and ready to be dusted liberally over a plate of pasta.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 5 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 1 cup |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the cashews, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, salt and garlic powder to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is granular like sand. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 199 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 98 mg |
Reviews
Great idea for a vegan like me, but it just isn’t cheese. It only has the appearance of cheese.