If you are on a dairy free diet or just don’t have any Parmesan cheese on hand, this dairy free Parmesan cheese recipe will get you by just fine. It’s a little salty, a little cheesy, and just right for a Parmesan substitute. I’m sure you’ll love it. I like it better than Parmesan! It makes the perfect garnish or flavor enhancer.
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Lactic Acid Powder – Lactic acid provides a bit of a sour, fermented/aged flavor to this dairy free Parmesan cheese. Also use it make wonderful Dairy-Free Buttermilk instead of using vinegar or lemon juice.)
Dairy Free Parmesan Cheese Recipe – Vegan
Make your own dairy free Parmesan cheese that is healthier than its dairy counterpart yet tastes delicious and cheesy too!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons roasted cashews or more walnuts, if that’s all you have
- 2 tablespoons raw walnuts
- 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast large or small flakes
- 1/16 lactic acid powder optional
- 1/32 teaspoon salt or less to taste
Instructions
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Add the both nuts to you chopping board and mince until you have 3 tablespoons roasted cashews and 2 tablespoons walnuts. Alternatively, you can add them both to a grinder that is not use for coffee. Do not over-process or you will make nut butter instead.
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Add the nutritional yeast, lactic acid (if using) to the minced nuts and cut them or grind them together.
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Taste, and if desired, add a tiny bit of salt, a tiny bit is important if you are using lactic acid powder. Use to top pasta, pizza, mac & cheese, to make pesto sauce, garnish vegetables, and more. You can use this faux Parmesan cheese for anything that doesn’t require the “cheese” to melt.