Vegan Parmesan Topping

Vegan “parmesan” tastes great on soups, salads, casseroles, and pastas and is a nutritious alternative to traditional processed parmesan topping.

Time Commitment:

Light (about 10 minutes)

Cooking Level:

Easy

Ingredients:

2 c toasted cashews*

½ c nutritional yeast

1 tsp seasoned salt (or preferred salt)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a food processor and grind into a coarse powder resembling the consistency/texture of traditional parmesan cheese. Store in an air-tight Tupperware or glass container.

Nutrition Facts (per 1 tsp):

Calories: 12 Fat: 0.8g Carbohydrates: 0.75g Protein: 0.5g Fiber: 0.5g Sugar: 0g

Notes:

*To toast raw cashews: spread on a sheet pan and cook at 450 degrees for about 5 minutes (or less depending on the oven). Check frequently as the nuts can burn quickly. Shake the pan to stir a couple of times during roasting. Nuts will turn a golden brown.

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