Vegan Parmesan Cheese (nut-free)

5 from 1 vote

This nut-free vegan parmesan cheese is made with pumpkin seeds. Ready in 5 minutes, it's a quick and easy cheese substitute.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Topping

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 23kcal

measuring cups and spoons
1 food processor that can hold 4 cups or more
1 standard-sized jar (32 oz) or other sealed container that can be stored in the fridge
1 jam funnel optional, for pouring parm into jar

3 cups pepitas pumpkin seeds without hulls
1 cup nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon turmeric optional
2 teaspoons salt or more, to taste (if using salted seeds, omit and adjust seasoning at the end)

Combine all the ingredients in the food processor and pulse until well chopped and crumbly.
Taste and add more salt, if desired.
Pour into a standard jar or similar sealed container and store in the refrigerator.