Vegan Parmesan
Toasting the walnuts first gives this crumbly vegan Parmesan its warm, nutty bite. The salty, savory dust clings to steaming pasta as a final flourish.
Recipe link
Prep time5 min
Cook time10 min
Total time30 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Misc
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 74
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Toast the Walnuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the walnuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast for 6–8 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool completely.2 cups walnuts
- Blend the Parmesan: Add the cooled walnuts, nutritional yeast, and kosher salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse grated Parmesan. Be careful not to overprocess or the walnuts may begin releasing their oils.2 cups walnuts, 1 cup nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp kosher salt
- Check the Texture: If needed, pulse a few more times until evenly blended while still maintaining a light, crumbly texture.prepared vegan Parmesan
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Don't Overblend: Short pulses keep the mixture light and fluffy. Overprocessing can create walnut butter.
- Toast the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts deepens their flavor and makes the finished Parmesan much more complex.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving Suggestions: Sprinkle over Homemade Marinara Sauce, Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta, Fresh Basil Pesto, pasta, pizza, soups, salads, roasted vegetables, or popcorn.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 74
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Protein
- 2 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 146 mg
- Potassium
- 72 mg
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Total Sugars
- 0 g
- Vitamin A
- 8 IU
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 18 mg
- Iron
- 0.6 mg
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Food processor
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight storage container