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    Home » Vegan Cheese-y Delights

    Raw Vegan Parmesan-Style "Cheese"

    Published: Jun 28, 2011 · Updated: Oct 21, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    You can easily and quickly whip up this cheesy, slightly nutty-tasting dairy-free Parmesan-style seasoning with the help of a food processor. From The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Cooking* by Beverly Lynn Bennett and Ray Sammartano.

    Yield: 1 ½ cups

    • ¾ cup whole raw almonds
    • 3 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
    • ¾ cup nutritional yeast flakes
    • Pinch sea salt

    Place almonds and sesame seeds in a food processor fitted with an S blade and process for 1 or 2 minutes or until finely ground. Scrape down the sides of the container with a rubber spatula.

    Add nutritional yeast flakes and salt, and process for 1 more minute.

    Use as a condiment to add flavor to salad dressings, sauces, vegetables, pasta, and other dishes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

    Variation: You can substitute other varieties of nuts, such as walnuts, cashews, or pine nuts.

    Note from Beverly: Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast, which differs greatly from the types of yeast used for brewing and baking, and has a surprisingly nutty, cheeselike flavor. It contains a wide assortment of minerals and B vitamins and can be a reliable source of B 12 for vegans. Look for in prepackaged and in bulk in grocery and natural foods stores.

    • For more vegan cheese-like recipes, go to Vegan Cheese-y Delights.

    *This post contains affiliate links. If the product is purchased by linking through this review, VegKitchen receives a modest commission, which helps maintain our site and helps it to continue growing!

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    1. Nava says

      July 11, 2011 at 5:18 pm

      I always keep some of Beverly's vegan "Parmensan" on hand. It's just insanely delicious, and great for topping pasta dishes and salads, especially.

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