Parmezano Sprinkles Vegan Recipe

Elevate your pasta, pizza, or any dish craving a cheesy sprinkle with this incredibly easy, completely vegan Parmezano! Made with your choice of nuts and seeds, this recipe lets you customize the flavor and texture to your liking. Almonds and white sesame seeds create the most authentic look, but feel free to get creative with pumpkin seeds, pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts, or sunflower seeds. A quick whiz in a food processor is all it takes to transform simple ingredients into a delicious, cheesy topping that will fool even the most ardent cheese lovers! Adapted from the ultimate uncheese cookbook by Jo Stepaniak.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 482.7 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Parmezano Sprinkles Vegan

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How to Make Parmezano Sprinkles Vegan

  1. Combine 1 cup almonds, 1/2 cup white sesame seeds, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor.
  2. Process until finely ground and resembling parmesan cheese. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, if needed, to achieve desired consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g