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So Good It's Nuts vegan Parmesan Topping

Best Dairy Free Parmesan Cheese Substitute

Jennifer Provenza
"So good it's nuts." Tangy and flavorful, this topping will add more flavor (and more nutritional value) to your pasta than traditional Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews (or pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon avocado
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Put cashews or pumpkin seeds, nutritional yeast, avocado flesh, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic, and sea salt in the food processor. Process until it has the consistency of course breadcrumbs. Serve over pasta, rice, soup, etc...