I think this recipe is brilliant! It’s not a meal or snack recipe, but a great alternative to the traditional topper of parmesan cheese. The almonds and seeds add in healthy fat and fiber, while the nutty and cheesy tasting nutritional yeast (an inactive form of yeast) also adds fiber, B-12 and folic acid. This can go great with air popped popcorn, vegetables or pasta dishes!
VEGAN PARMESAN-STYLE CHEESE adapted from www.vegkitchen.com
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole almonds (raw preferred)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (raw preferred)
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- Pinch sea salt
directions
1. Place almonds and sesame seeds in a food processor fitted with an S blade and process until finely ground. Scrape down the sides of the container.
2. Add nutritional yeast flakes and salt, and process for 1 more minute.
3. Use as a condiment to add flavor to salad dressings, sauces, vegetables, pasta, and other dishes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Variation: You can substitute other varieties of nuts, such as walnuts, cashews, or pine nuts.
Be Well ~Meg @REJOOVwithMeg
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