This is my version of Vegan Parmesan Cheese, with options for slightly different flavors and allergy needs. I love to sprinkle this stuff on everything! Try it on pizza, vegan baked ziti, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, caesar salad, mac and cheese, tofu scramble, spinach artichoke dip and more. Vegan Parmesan keeps for weeks in the refrigerator. Make a double batch so you can instantly add flavor to many dishes whenever you want. Let’s make some cheese! RELATED | Vegan Cheese Recipes
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Walnut Parmesan Cheese
This version is so delicious on a kale salad, or anywhere else you would use parmesan cheese. For a similar taste, you can use raw pecans instead of walnuts. Pecans or walnuts are especially tasty for a holiday salad, such as this Festive Kale Salad. Add 1 cup of raw walnuts (important: they must be raw), 1/3 cup nutritional yeast and 1 teaspoon salt to a food processor and pulse until crumbly. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.
Cashew Parmesan Cheese
Cashew Vegan Parmesan is by far my favorite version. It has more of a “cheesy” taste than the other kinds, and it tastes great everywhere! Cashew parmesan is the best “every day” cheese, and is perfect on pizza and pasta dishes. For this version, add 1 cup of raw cashews (may use whole cashews or pieces), 1/3 cup nutritional yeast and 1 teaspoon salt to a food processor and pulse until crumbly.
BUDGET FRIENDLY TIP: Find a discount store with a good bulk section to find the best deals on nuts and seeds. If you are on a budget, don’t buy your nuts/seeds at Whole Foods unless you want to throw your money away! Even in bulk, they are SO expensive there. Trader Joe’s also has great deals on nuts/seeds if you have one near you.
Pepita Parmesan Cheese
I was surprised at how tasty pepita vegan parmesan turned out! So if you can’t have tree nuts, but you can have seeds, I highly recommend trying this version. You could also sub raw sunflower seeds, or even hemp seeds if needed. Add 1 cup pepitas, 1/3 cup nutritional yeast and 1 teaspoon salt to a food processor and pulse until crumbly.
