Cashew Parmesan
on Sep 11, 2026
This 5-ingredient vegan parm comes together in seconds and adds a savory, cheesy sprinkle to pasta, salads, soups, and so much more.
Why I Love This Recipe
Hey there, flavor lovers! It’s Chef AJ, your Queen of Quick and Easy Plant-Based Recipes! Every plant-based kitchen needs a jar of this Cashew Parmesan at the ready. It takes literally seconds to make in the food processor, keeps for weeks, and instantly upgrades everything it touches—especially my Caesar Salad Pasta. Once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!
Key Ingredients
- Raw Cashews: The rich, buttery base that gives this parm its creamy, cheesy texture.
- Nutritional Yeast: The magic ingredient that brings the savory, cheesy flavor.
- Fine Sea Salt: Just enough to make all the flavors pop.
- Garlic & Onion Powder: A savory one-two punch that rounds out the flavor beautifully.
The Process
Place all the ingredients in a completely dry food processor and process until powdery. That’s it—you’re done!
Chef’s Tips
- Make sure your food processor is completely dry—any moisture will make the parm clump.
- Pulse just until powdery—if you over-process, you’ll be on your way to cashew butter!
- Sprinkle it on pasta, salads, soups, roasted veggies, and even popcorn.
How to Store
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for several weeks—if it lasts that long!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Swap the cashews for hemp seeds or raw sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
Any moisture will cause the mixture to clump instead of turning into a light, fluffy powder.
Everything! Pasta marinara, Caesar salad, soups, baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, and popcorn are all fair game.
Serving Suggestion
This is the finishing touch on my Caesar Salad Pasta and my 4-Minute Instant Pot Spaghetti & Marinara—but honestly, keep a jar on the table and sprinkle it on everything.
Summary
Cashew Parmesan is the quick, 5-ingredient vegan parm that belongs in every plant-based kitchen. Seconds to make, weeks in the fridge, and endless ways to use it!
If you tried this recipe, I’d love to see your results! Share your culinary creation on social media and tag me. As the Queen of Quick and Easy, nothing makes me happier than seeing how my convenient plant-based recipes inspire your kitchen adventures. Let’s celebrate the love of cooking and enjoy the deliciousness together!
Cashew Parmesan
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Process all ingredients in a completely dry food processor until powdery.
