Vegan Parmesan Cheese

This Vegan Parmesan Cheese has all the salty, cheesy flavor you expect, with just five simple ingredients. Try this vegan cheese on all your favorite pastas, vegetables, and pizzas.

I love a sprinkle of Vegan Parmesan Cheese on my pasta. There's something about that dry texture and salty flavor that just brings so much to the dishes it's added to. This cheese is also really versatile, so you can mix it into sauces, add it on top of vegetables and pastas, or use it as an add-in for vegan "meats" like meatballs.

With only five simple ingredients, all of which are probably in your pantry right now, you can make this Vegan Parmesan Cheese any time. It stores for weeks, so you can make a double batch and keep it for whenever you want to add some extra flavor to your dishes. This cheese is so easy and convenient, you'll love having it on hand. Here are the ingredients you'll be using to make it.

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What you'll need

• Cashews. I don't recommend using other nuts in this recipe.
• Nutritional Yeast. This adds the "cheesy" flavor.
• Garlic Powder. For a boost of flavor.
• Sea Salt. This brings the salty flavor that Parmesan cheese is known for.
• Pepper. For a little heat.

How to make Vegan Parmesan

1. Place the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper into a food processor and pulse until they combine and are a fine consistency. Serve with your favorite dishes.

Tips and Tricks

• Use a food processor. This is the perfect appliance for getting everything to the same size. You want the ingredients in your Vegan Parmesan Cheese to be uniform so they combine thoroughly.
• Don't substitute other nuts. Raw cashews are the best nut for this vegan cheese recipe. They are tender with a mild taste that won't overpower the "cheesy" flavor we're going for.
• Be careful to not overmix. Only mix the ingredients in the food processor as long as you need to because if you overmix, you might land up with cashew butter instead of Parmesan cheese!

Add-ins and Substitutes

• Make this nut-free. If you have a nut allergy, you can also use hemp seeds in place of the cashews for a nut-free vegan Parmesan cheese.
• Add other spices. You might also like this cheese with onion powder, cayenne pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes for more spice and flavor.
• Try dried herbs. This recipe can also be made with some added herbs. Basil, oregano, or parsley are some great options. But make sure to choose dried over fresh to extend the freshness of this cheese.

How to Store it

This Vegan Parmesan Cheese can last for a while if it is stored in an airtight container. You can keep it in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks, or in the freezer for at least one month.

What to Serve this Vegan Parmesan Cheese on

• In pasta. This cheese is perfect sprinkled on Creamy Lemon Spaghetti, Mushroom Bolognese Pasta, and other dishes.
• On top of pizza. Add some of this vegan cheese to your favorite pizza or flatbread.
• With vegan meatballs. With or without pasta, meatballs taste delicious with some Parmesan mixed in, or just added on top.
• With vegetables. Add this Vegan Parmesan Cheese to Vegan Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Cabbage Steaks, Roasted Tomato Pesto Vegetables, and Simple Roasted Broccoli.

I hope you like this Vegan Parmesan Cheese as much as I do. There are so many dishes that taste even better with this salty, cheesy ingredient added in. Be sure to try it with all your favorite recipes. Enjoy!

More tasty vegan recipes to try:

• Creamy Zucchini Sauce
• Easy Hummus Wraps
• Simple Vegetable Skewers
• Easy Sautéed Napa Cabbage
• Sofritas