Vegan Almond parmesan is a sprinkleable vegan cheese used as a healthy topping for pasta, pizza, soup, salad, and anywhere you would use grated parmesan! Dairy-free, gluten-free, and wfpb recipe.
Almond parmesan has been a great find for me on this vegan journey. It works as a perfect replacement for grated parmesan, and it’s so healthy, too!
Did you know that almonds are the most alkalizing nut? An alkaline (vs. acidic) system will help keep your system functioning at its peak.
Almonds are balancing, nourishing, and contain high levels of potassium and vitamin E. In fact, nine almonds contain all the vitamin E you need for the day! Read more at Healthline.com.
Combine nourishing almonds with a little nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt and you have yourself a healthy and delicious ‘cheezy’ vegan parmesan topping.
It’s so easy to make and will add tons of flavor to your favorite lasagna, salads, pizzas, soups and so much more!
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Here is everything you need to make this versatile and sprinkleable vegan parmesan cheese. Measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Raw almonds.Use raw almonds, as toasted or salted almonds will alter the flavor. You can find raw almonds at most grocery stores (some sell them in bulk), or you can purchase them online.
Nutritional yeast. Adds a savory ‘cheesy’ flavor, along with a healthy dose of nutrients.
Garlic powder. Adds another layer of flavor.
Salt. Used to enhance all the flavors. Cheese is typically salty, so use it freely to mimic dairy cheese.
How To Make Almond Parmesan
Here is a quick look at the process of making almond parm with photos for reference. (Note, the full printable recipe card is below.)
Add the almonds, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor or blender and process for 30 – 45 seconds.
That’s it, so easy, healthy and ready in as little as 5 minutes!
Now you’re ready to sprinkle away!
How To Store
Leftover almond parmesan can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge or pantry and will last 1 – 6 months (if you have it around that long). It will last longest in the fridge.
Ways To Use Almond Parmesan
Sprinkle this amazing vegan parmesan anywhere regular grated parmesan would be used. Here are a few ideas to get you started sprinkling away!
Salad: Top on Vegan Caesar Salad or Classic House Salad.
Soup: Serve over top Sweet Potato + Kale Soup or Vegan Minestrone Soup.
Spiralized veggies: I love it on this Spicy Kale Pesto + Zucchini Noodles or Simple Zucchini Pasta Salad.
Pasta: Add a sprinkle on top of Vegetable Spaghetti, Vegan Lasagna, or Vegan Stuffed Shells.
Pizza: It’s great on Mediterranean Pizza or Pineapple Veggie Lovers Pizza.
If you try this vegan parmesan recipe, please let me know!Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
Have you got your almond parmesan handy? It’s a great vegan parmesan topping for pizza, pasta dishes (raw or cooked), salads, soups and anywhere you might use parmesan.
Author:Julie | The Simple Veganista
Prep Time:5 min
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:Makes 1 cup1x
Category:Condiment, Cheese
Method:blender, food processor
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1 cupraw almonds (either with skins or without)
2 tablespoonsnutritional yeast
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1/2 teaspoon or so mineral salt
Instructions
Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor/blender and process until your desired consistency. Add more nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt to taste.
That’s it – it’s ready to sprinkle on soups, pastas, salads, pizza, even sandwiches may benefit from a sprinkle or two!
Makes about 1 cup.
Serves 8, 2 tablespoons per serving.
Store: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge or pantry, and will last up to a couple months if you have it around that long. Will last longer in the fridge.
Notes
Using almonds without the skin will give a lighter color. I use with the skins here but feel free to try without. Also, you can try using almond meal instead of grinding your own almonds. Just add all the ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well, or pulse in a food processor until combined.
Nutritional values are estimates only. See our full nutrition disclosure here.
Vegan parmesan is made from a mixture of nuts and seeds, nutritional yeast, a couple pantry spices, salt, and pepper. I like to use a particular mixture of nuts and seeds, my favourite combination being: raw walnuts, sliced almonds, and hemp seeds.
However, cashews tend to be more expensive. Almonds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, walnuts and pistachios can also be used. However, the choice of ingredients doesn't end here! To make vegan cheese, you could also use cauliflower, potatoes, rice, tofu, carrots or white beans.
How to use nutritional yeast. Sprinkle nutritional yeast on anything you'd normally top with parmesan, or add it to sauces, soups and dips. You usually need about half the amount of nutritional yeast as you would parmesan—just taste as you go.
Discover Oh, Grate! - A vegan parmesan cheese alternative, packed with irresistible Italian flavours. Although they can't label it as traditional parmesan, they don't have to! It adds a cheesy flair to any dish and its tiny umami-packed grains will leave you craving more.
Fear not, Violife to the rescue! Violife Just Like Parmesan packs all the rich, nutty Parmesan flavor you love in a convenient block that is ready for you to grate with abandon. Pile high our Just Like Parmesan and never say “no” to grated parm again. Who knew 100% dairy-free and vegan could taste so good?
For a long time, a staple like almonds have been a reliable source of nutrition for anyone on a plant-based diet. However, with recent surges in global popularity and demand for almonds for products like almond milk have seen the introduction of farmed bees in order to pollinate almond farms.
Almonds are probably the most popular alternative to cashews. They can be used in granola, trail mix, and energy bites. But they also can be soaked and blended into cream sauces and almond milk. They have a nutty flavor but work well in sweet recipes and savory dishes.
Raw unsalted cashews are what most recipes use. They produce the creamiest and smoothest texture when soaked. They also have an ideal neutral flavor that is perfect in recipes such as vegan ranch dip and cashew mayo.
Old Winchester Cheese is a great British mature cheese full of crunchy crystals, matured for 18 months or more, it's an amazingly tasty, slightly nutty very hard cheese. Being vegetarian, it's quite a good substitute for parmesan when a vegetarian option is needed.
BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan is made with fresh milk gathered daily from our local farmers, and without any animal rennet. Each wheel is aged in special caves for over 10 months. BelGioioso's Master Cheesemakers carefully inspect and hand-turn each wheel to ensure a consistent aging process.
It tastes salty and cheesy because of the nutritional yeast. I do think this is truly great for grating over pasta or salads. True parmesan is a bit harder in consistency this vegan parmesan is a little soft which is what makes it so important for keeping it in the freezer.
Yes!Violife Parmesan melts really nicely into dishes. I prefer to use a microplane to grate it finely, but you can also use the larger holes on a cheese grater.
Slightly salty, slightly nutty, slightly fruity sweet, just like a good block of the real deal. I'd actually describe it as a quality Parmesan with just a touch of Gouda.
Vegan cheese is usually made from soy, nuts, vegetable oils, and various other natural ingredients like peas or arrowroot. Vegan cheese is seen as a healthier alternative to cheese by some, and may reduce your risk of heart disease due to its lower content of fat.
Is Any Parmesan Cheese Vegetarian? The good news is yes. Because although the enzyme that comprises rennet is always animal-based, there are now vegetable-based enzymes—obtained by soaking plants like artichokes or thistles—and microbial-based substitutes, which are made from mold enzymes extracted in a lab.
The ingredients used in vegan cheese vary depending on the type of cheese being made and the desired texture and flavor. The most commonly used ingredients include plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, agar agar, tapioca starch, coconut oil, cashews, and chickpea flour.
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