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Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Published on January 1, 2019 by Kate, Updated on January 28, 2022 - 8 Comments

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Making this easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese takes just a couple minutes of your time and the result is a super-satisfying 'cheesy' sprinkle that tops pizza, pasta, calzones, salads, lasagna, scalloped potatoes....  You might love it so much that you find yourself eating it with a spoon!!

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Vegan shredded Parmesan

This super easy vegan cheese takes just 5 minutes to make with 5 main ingredients!

Use this crumbled dairy-free Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top of salads, your favorite pasta (such as this Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta), as a topping or stirred into savory oatmeal, or for this vegan stuffed mushrooms recipe. It's also amazing on top of these vegan Portobello mushrooms.

What is Vegan Parmesan Cheese made of:

  • ½ cup raw cashew pieces
  • ¼ cup blanched almonds - these are the almonds without the skin on, so you get that creamy Parmesan color
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds - a combination of almonds, cashews, and sesame seeds gives this cheese the best texture and flavor, but feel free to use only one or the other in case of allergies
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes - to give it that awesome cheesy flavor
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp white vinegar - optional, but it helps add that classy cheesy tang

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Related recipe: Vegan Pesto

How to make Vegan Parmesan Cheese:

First, put your nuts/seeds, nutritional yeast flakes, salt, and garlic powder into a food processor.

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Pulse until everything is a fine meal.

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Now add the white vinegar and pulse a few more times.

(The white vinegar adds a bit of tang, but is totally optional.)

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How to store Vegan Parmesan Cheese:

Store your vegan parmesan in an airtight jar or other container in the refrigerator for 6 weeks (or more).

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Can I make a nut-free version of this vegan parmesan?

Yes!  Just use sesame seeds to replace the other nut amounts, keeping the ratios the same.

Why are you using a combination of nuts/seeds in this recipe?

I used a combination of nuts and seeds in the recipe because I enjoy the complexity of flavors and textures that this creates.  If you don't have all of the nuts/seeds on hand, you can certainly make substitutions.  The sky is really the limit with this simple vegan Parmesan.

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What if I don't have a food processor?  Can I still make this recipe?

I definitely recommend making this in a food processor if you can, but you can also make it in a blender with a little more effort.  Add all the dry ingredients and pulse the blender, stopping frequently to shake up the blender contents.  Work in smaller batches if necessary to avoid creating a paste.

ONE thing this vegan parmesan cheese won't do:

It doesn't melt!  Sorry! But even though it doesn't melt, I don't think you'll be disappointed!  This vegan parmesan garnishes so many things to perfection (pizza, pasta, pesto, roasted veggies, salads - just to name a few!)  IF you'd like a melty vegan cheese, check out my REAL Vegan Mozzarella Cheese recipe.

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Now you're ready to pull out your delicious vegan parmesan and sprinkle it on top of everything your heart desires, such as this Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta!

IF YOU LIKE THIS POST YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

  • Real Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
  • Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Tuscan Style Pasta with Vegan Feta

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Vegan Parmesan Cheese

This easy vegan Parmesan Cheese is a quick and tasty alternative to grated dairy Parmesan Cheese.  Whip it up in your food processor in a jiffy!  Nut-free option included in notes.
4.91 from 11 votes
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Course: cheese, garnish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 33kcal
Author: Kate

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw cashew pieces
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup blanched almonds , or 3 Tbs. almond meal
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Add after pulsing the above:

  • ½ tsp white vinegar

Special equipment

  • Small food processor

Instructions

  • Place first six ingredients into a food processor and pulse until a powdery 'meal' like texture is achieved.
  • Add white vinegar and pulse food processor a couple more times.
  • Serve as a 'cheesy' garnish on just about any dish you can think of! Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

Notes

Total Yield: Approximately 1 ½ cup
MAKE A NUT-FREE VERSION OF THIS VEGAN PARMESAN:
Use sesame seeds to replace the other nut amounts, keeping the ratios the same.
Can I substitute other nuts to replace the cashews or almonds?
I used a combination of nuts and seeds in the recipe because I enjoy the complexity of flavors and textures that this creates.  If you don’t have all of the nuts/seeds on hand, you can certainly make substitutions.  The sky is really the limit with this simple vegan Parmesan.
Can this recipe be made without a food processor?
I definitely recommend making this in a food processor if possible, but you can also make it in a blender with a little more effort.  Add all the dry ingredients and pulse the blender, stopping frequently to shake up the blender contents.  Work in smaller batches if necessary to avoid creating a paste.
HOW TO STORE VEGAN PARMESAN CHEESE:
Store your vegan parmesan in an airtight jar or other container in the refrigerator for 6 weeks (or possibly more, but mine never lasts longer than that!).

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 45mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg

 

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  1. Jenna

    December 24, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    I am using this in your stuffed mushroom recipe. I used hemp hearts instead of sesame seeds and I think it tastes wonderful. Really yummy!

    Reply
    • Kate

      December 27, 2020 at 12:35 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  2. Big G

    November 09, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    like your recipes.

    Reply
    • Kate

      November 12, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Penny

    January 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    This is Absolutely Delicious!
    Wow!
    Thank you for the Recipe ??

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      January 13, 2019 at 7:30 am

      Thanks so much Penny! I'm glad you liked it! 😉

      Reply
  4. Dennis lowtomore

    January 04, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    Made this and it tasted so good I ate but the spoonful besides putting it in food

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      January 06, 2019 at 11:25 am

      Yup! I know the feeling!! 😉 Glad you like it!

      Reply

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