Almesan Vegan Parmesan Recipe

Craving the nutty, salty goodness of Parmesan cheese but living the vegan life? This Almesan recipe from Veganomicon is your answer! Forget expensive store-bought vegan cheeses – this homemade version is incredibly quick, easy, and tastes remarkably close to the real deal. Perfect for sprinkling over pasta, salads, or any dish needing a cheesy boost. We've tweaked the original recipe for even more intense flavor – get ready to impress yourself (and your taste buds)!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 41.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almesan Vegan Parmesan

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How to Make Almesan Vegan Parmesan

  1. Combine nutritional yeast, cashews, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest in a food processor.
  2. Process until a fine, powdery texture is achieved, scraping down the sides as needed. This should take approximately 2-3 minutes.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt if you prefer a saltier parmesan.
  4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g