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    Vegan Parmesan Cheese

    Aug 22, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    vegan parmesan cheese served in a blue bowl

    This vegan Parmesan recipe is for all cheese lovers who are looking for a vegan parmesan cheese alternative to top your pasta, salad, or grilled veggies.

    vegan parmesan cheese served in a blue bowl

    Are you looking for a plant-based cheese alternative to top your favorite pasta with? Then let me show you how to make vegan parmesan cheese with only a handful of ingredients at home. This recipe is so easy and quick to make!

    Vegan Substitute for Parmesan Cheese

    It doesn’t matter if you are a vegan, vegetarian, or only want to eat fewer dairy products. This simple vegan cheese substitute is prepared in no time, looks exactly like grated cheese, and tastes very delicious on all kind of pasta. All you need is a bag of raw cashew nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder!

    Unfortunately, there are not many “tasty” vegan alternatives to cheese you can buy yet. Especially in the grated cheese assortment, the emptiness prevails in the supermarket. Nevertheless, a decent plate of pasta doesn’t taste the same without cheese.

    But hey, I got you covered! This recipe is a must-try for all vegan pasta lovers.

    best vegan parmesan cheese on a wooden spoon

    By the way, it’s also delicious used as a topping on salad or grilled/baked vegetables. There are no limits, and it can be used the same way than its original. The only negative point is that it doesn’t melt.

    Parmesan Is Not Even Vegetarian

    Did you know that Parmesan, strictly speaking, is not even vegetarian? If you are following a very strict vegetarian diet, it should not be on your shopping list. The reason for that is that calf stomach (called rennet) is used for its production, which is anything but vegetarian.

    I don’t mean this judging in any way, just wanted to give you a little background information about this Italian cheese. The same goes for Parmigiano and a lot of other cheese.

    There are cheese varieties available which are made with microbial rennet and therefore vegetarian-friendly. Unfortunately, this information is usually not to find anywhere on the label. Some supermarkets have a list with all cheese products made with microbial rennet, check out their website, or ask them to provide you with this information.

    Buying Vegan Parmesan

    If you don’t have the time to make your own cheese, there is always the option to buy it. Unfortunately, I didn’t find THAT vegan parmesan cheese brand. There are a few options, and best is to try them out. You will quickly know whether you like them or not.

    For example, Violife has the “Wedge Just Like Parmesan” in their product range. It is one piece of cheese (not grated), looks like parmesan cheese, and can be grated over your pasta. However, the taste, unfortunately, did not convince me personally. Since it is made with coconut oil, it has a rather intense coconut oil taste, which is, in my opinion, too intrusive on pasta.

    Furthermore, there are dairy-free grated parmesan options to buy. But if you check the ingredient list, you come very fast to the conclusion that you can make it easily at home. Save the money and buy some cashew nuts instead with it!

    If you found THE brand, please feel free to leave me a comment. I am thrilled to add it to the list!

    Are you generally interested in vegan products? Then check out one of the following Facebook groups which I am also part of. There is always a heavy discussion going on about new plant-based products. Better to let others experiment it first if it’s a fail…! (Psssst!).

    Facebook groups to joins for vegans:

    • Plant based recipes and transitioning support
    • Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes
    • Vegan for Her

    But hey, again, this is just a little educational round! Actually, we are here to show you how to make a vegan version of it at home! So, let’s jump right into this vegan parmesan recipe!

    vegan parmesan served in a blue bowl

    Vegan Parmesan Cheese Recipe

    Ingredients you need:

    You can find the exact amount in the recipe card below.

    • Unsalted Cashew Nuts, or whole raw blanched almonds
    • Nutritional Yeast
    • Salt, for a salty taste
    • Garlic Powder, gives this cheese a tasty flavor
    • Optional: Add onion powder or dried herbs for extra flavor.
    how to make vegan parmesan recipe step 1

    How To Make It:

    • Add all ingredient to a food processor.
    how to make vegan parmesan recipe step 2
    • Pulse until it becomes coarse powder.
    how to make vegan parmesan recipe step 3
    • Store your dairy-free parmesan in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

    The cheese will stay fresh for a few weeks. But it probably won’t last that long!

    Other Vegan Basic Recipes

    Try out one of the following vegan recipes if you like to make your own basic ingredients at home.

    • Vegan Feta Cheese
    • Vegan Queso
    • Vegan Mayo
    • Cashew Cream
    • Vegan French Dressing
    • Homemade Oat Milk
    • Vegan Gravy

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    vegan parmesan served in a blue bowl

    Vegan Parmesan

    Aline Cueni
    This vegan Parmesan recipe is for all cheese lovers who are looking for a vegan parmesan cheese alternative to top your pasta, salad, or grilled veggies.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Sauce & Condiments
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 8
    Calories 52 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup (70g) cashew nuts or blanched almonds
    • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until it becomes coarse powder.
    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • Keeps fresh for a few weeks.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Parmesan
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 52 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 292mg13%
    Potassium 91mg3%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Calcium 3mg0%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Lina says

      October 01, 2020 at 1:33 am

      Wow!!! I cannot believe how yummy this recipe is and how easy!!!!

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        October 01, 2020 at 9:33 am

        I am so glad you like it, Lina! 💖

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