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Easy Vegan Hemp Parmesan (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free)
<p>Easy four-ingredient nut-free vegan parmesan cheese made from toasted hemp seeds and nutritional yeast. Buttery, savory, and cheesy, this is the perfect topping for pasta, pizza, or any dish that needs a boost of umami flavor.</p>
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (140g) raw shelled hemp seeds
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
In a non-stick pan over medium-low heat, toast hemp seeds for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned and and fragrant. Let sit for a few minutes to cool.
- 2
Add toasted hemp seeds and all remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse into a fine meal. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor or salt for saltiness.
- 3
Store in a covered or air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.