Make an incredible tasting, melt in your mouth, vegan sprinkle parmesan in under 5 minutes. Using only 6 ingredients, no fillers, no junk, no yuck. Yes please! Finally take your garlic bread wizardry to the next level or dress up that pasta dish like it's a black tie event! Best of all, you'll only need a mixing bowl and your favorite spoon to pull this off. Let's get to it!
There are so many great recipes for making vegan parmesan and I've tried many over the years. Most call for grinding up cashews or other nuts in a blender or food processor which doesn't really provide that light, fluffy, melt in your mouth feel I was looking for. I wanted something to replicate that familiar green container most of us grew up pouring all over our spaghetti...but healthy.
I also needed it to be simple enough for my kiddo to make by himself because he eats it like it's the last food on earth and I find we are making this often. Often is probably still an understatement, he'd put it on his pancakes if I let him. Our prize ingredient here is Almond Flour for creating a fool proof, perfect consistency every time.
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⭐Why you'll love this recipe
- You can have this on the table in less time than it takes to read this blog post.
- Made with simple ingredients you likely already have hanging out in your pantry.
- Healthy, real food ingredients. Read the label on a container of vegan sprinkle parmesan next time you're at the store. Unnecessary things like oils (yes plural), maltodextrin, cellulose, and natural flavors. Ewwww
- Super simple to double or triple. And because the base ingredients are almond flour and nutritional yeast this easily lasts a few months in an air tight container in the fridge.
- Your family will eat it up in no time because it's yummy on so many things. We especially love making homemade garlic bread with it and even sprinkling it on a warm bowl of tomato soup.
🍽Equipment
All you need here is a medium size mixing bowl and a spoon for stirring!
🥘Ingredients
- Almond Flour
- Nutritional Yeast
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Sea Salt
🔪Instructions
1.) Gather and measure out your 6 ingredients
2.) Add all ingredients to a medium size mixing bowl
3.)Stir until everything is combined
4.) Prepare to want to put this on everything from popcorn and pizza to roasted veggies and soups. And of course pasta!
💭Tips & Tricks
If you still have store bought sprinkle parmesan in the fridge save the lid. The lid will fit on other glass jars like small mason jars or repurposed vegan mayo jars and it's perfect for storing your homemade parmesan.
For an easy trick to pour this vegan parmesan into a jar for storage, I like to use a sheet of clean paper as a funnel for easier pouring without the mess.
📖Variations & Substitutions
- For a nut free version the best alternative I've found is Hemp seed, also called Hemp hearts. They are small and light and have a very mild nutty flavor that goes well with the other ingredients.
- If you are in a pinch and find you are out of Italian Seasoning you can use other herbs without sacrificing flavor. Try 1 teaspoon each of any two of the following dried herbs: Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, or Parsley. For example, 1 teaspoon Oregano and 1 teaspoon Thyme to replace the 2 teaspoons of Italian Seasoning.
📋FAQ'S
So many dishes! I love to sprinkle some on a warm bowl of tomato soup. My son adds it to his popcorn. It's excellent on every Pasta dish as well as roasted veggies or potatoes. I suggest adding about ¼ cup to a pot of mashed potatoes for a boost of flavor! It also makes a really wonderful topping for cold pasta salad and vegan mac n cheese.
Almond flour itself will last 6 to 12 months in the fridge when stored properly in an air tight container. Nutritional yeast lasts even longer. The rest is just dried herbs, so you can easily store this parm up to 6 months or longer. However, if your family is anything like ours it will quickly become a favorite staple and you'll be making it often.
Absolutely! If you don't eat at home regularly but want to have this on hand you could make up a batch and divide it into small jars or Tupperware and pop them into the freezer. Then just pull one out whenever you need it.
For a nut free version the best alternative I've found is Hemp seed, also called Hemp hearts. They are small and light and have a very mild nutty flavor that goes well with the other ingredients.
Yes indeed! Enjoy!
Yes, you can omit the Garlic Powder if you cannot have Garlic and still enjoy giving your food an awesome flavor boost!
Yes, this recipe works great in cooking. Try adding it as a topping to your favorite vegan lasagna or other pasta dish before baking!
👩🏻🍳Creating the Shot: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
What really happened
I set up the ingredients on a backdrop on the floor and three shots in my camera battery died. Next 30 minutes was me waiting for the battery to charge while making sure our curious cat Charlie did not sneak in and eat the ingredients. He tired, multiple times.
Then I set up the feature shot on the table, went to move the spoon and bumped the jar behind it causing some parmesan to fly out of the bowl. The mess you see on the cutting board and behind the bowl was actually not planned, but I wasn't about to move everything to clean and start over, so I just went with it haha!
After the photoshoot was complete we all happily ate a bunch of really delicious Garlic bread, except Chris, he dropped his on the floor.
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5 Minute Vegan Parmesan (No Equipment Needed)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 ½ Cups 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Quick and easy vegan parmesan ready in under 5 minutes! With just 6 simple ingredients, this dairy-free alternative is packed with flavor and perfect for topping pasta, pizza, popcorn, or any dish that needs a cheesy boost. No equipment required!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
Combine all ingredients into a medium size mixing bowl and stir until combined. Serve immediately! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Can last up to 6 months in refrigerator and up to a year in a the freezer.
Notes
For a nut free version the best alternative I've found is Hemp seed, also called Hemp hearts. They are small and light and have a very mild nutty flavor that goes well with the other ingredients.
If you are in a pinch and find you are out of Italian Seasoning you can use other herbs without sacrificing flavor. Try 1 teaspoon each of any two of the following dried herbs: Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, or Parsley. For example, 1 teaspoon Oregano and 1 teaspoon Thyme to replace the 2 teaspoons of Italian Seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment/Topping
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Plant Based
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