Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

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Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese takes 5 minutes to make and may be your choice of parmesan after you've tasted it. High in protein and flavor hemp seeds are the star!

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Have you ever taken a spoonful of hemp seed hearts? If you haven't then you're missing something. They are that good!

I have very loving nieces that are well over 20 and can easily tell me 'no' but I have held up a spoonful (well half a spoon so I didn't freak them out) andsaid: "Here try it! You're going to love them!"

They all hesitated but then took the spoonful and all of them couldn't believe it. Their eyes would open wide and say "Wow! What is that!"

It's raw hemp seeds and it's also called hemp seed hearts. Not toasted. Those are different. But they are packed full of protein and the best addition to almost everything.

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You'll have only five ingredients to nirvana with this recipe. All it takes are some measuring spoons,measuring cups, and a food processor.

The food processor really does come in handy. I really don't know how all of the ingredients would be broken down in any other way.

Come to think of it a mortar and pestle would probably work but then it would take more than mere minutes.

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You can grind as fine as you like. I didn't go real fine this time around but you can do whatever pleases you. The taste is still the same.

You can use a spoon, a shaker and even your fingers to sprinkle on the goods. Just make sure you get enough.

I just posted an Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes recipes and sprinkled this all over the potatoes. Wow!

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Health Benefits of Hemp Seed

  • 6g of protein are in one ounce! If you're like me I can use 1 ouncevery easily.
  • They have fat and they are the 'good fat' = omega-3 and omega-6 so make sure you have hemp seeds occasionally.
  • There is Vitamin E included and so many more nutrients that you don't want to miss.
  • Lately 'they' are saying that hemp seeds may reduce symptoms of menopause. That's got to be a plus!
  • Minerals galore = iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, calcium, and zinc.

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Tips for Making Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese

  • There aren't too many notes to take for this recipe.
  • I already mentioned a food processor is needed and it really is because you want to break everything down to about the same size.
  • Don't over-process it. You don't want hemp butter. It just takes about 15 pulses or about 15 seconds.
  • Do add the seasonings. Give it a try because it is over the top good but if you have picky eaters such as a child or an adult child then you can hold back and just use the salt.
  • No need to add any other binder or filler. The ingredients are a really nice mix.
  • Keep refrigerated.
  • Your package of hemp hearts will have an expiration date on it and that is the date you can go by for how long it will keep in the fridge.

Helpful Tools

Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons - this set has so many sizes!

You don't need a huge food processor and this 3 cup one will work great. If you have a big one that will work too!

Are you looking for cute little corked bottles for this nut free vegan parmesan cheese and other seasonings? Then theseglass bottles might be what you're looking for.

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Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Ginny McMeans

Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese takes 5 minutes to make and may be your choice of parmesan after you've tasted it. It keeps in the fridge for weeks.

4.84 from 30 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course How-To's, Sauces, Dressings, Condiments

Cuisine Cheese

Servings 12 Ounces

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hemp seeds, raw shelled and they are also called hemp hearts
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into a food processor.

  • Turn on high for about 15-20 seconds, tops. Scrape down the sides if needed. You can also pulse it about 15 to 20 times instead. Stir and sprinkle!

  • Keep refrigerated.

Notes

Keep refrigerated. It may form ice crystals if frozen so I wouldn't go that route. Just refrigerate. Your package of hemp hearts will have an expiration date on it and that is the date you can go by for how long it will keep in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1OunceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 18mgVitamin A: 85IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 2.4mg

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  1. Kiley

    Looks amazing, can’t wait to try it! Where did you find the glass bottle with the spoon attached? I looked thru your link but only found the plain milk bottle. Love your recipes!

  2. Ginny McMeans

    Ah, thanks Kiley. I bought it at Cost Plus World Market a few years ago. They still might have them though. They keep their classic things in a long time.

  3. Shelly

    Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (12)
    This is a really nice parmesan. You may say we love it! When I make a batch it gets sprinkled on everything savoury. Thanks so much for the recipe.

  4. Laura Jane Nemeth

    Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (13)
    I tried this recipe tonight. I was amazed how wonderful it is. I will be putting it on everything. Everyone must try this, it is great!!!!

  5. Mar

    Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (14)
    Wowwww, tastes great😍love it, thank you very much!

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FAQs

Is Violife parmesan nut free? ›

Violife carefully blends plant-based ingredients to deliver the beloved Parmesan cheesy zest but without any dairy, soy, gluten, lactose, nuts, or preservatives.

Does vegan parmesan cheese go bad? ›

Vegan Parmesan cheese can usually last 1-3 months after the 'best-before' date if unopened and stored properly. Once opened, it tends to retain its quality for about 1-2 weeks if stored in the refrigerator. Homemade varieties should be consumed within 1 week for optimal freshness.

What is vegan parmesan cheese made of? ›

Vegan Parmesan Cheese Ingredients:

Vegan parmesan is made from a mixture of nuts and seeds, nutritional yeast, a couple pantry spices, salt, and pepper. I like to use a particular mixture of nuts and seeds, my favourite combination being: raw walnuts, sliced almonds, and hemp seeds.

Is parmesan suitable for vegetarians? ›

So Why Isn't Parmesan Cheese Vegetarian? This answer is encapsulated in one word: rennet. Specifically animal rennet, collected from slaughtered cows, goats or other young, milk-fed ruminant animals.

Why can't you freeze Violife cheese? ›

Our products should be refrigerated, not. frozen. If frozen, the texture will spoil during the. thawing process.

Can people with nut allergies eat vegan cheese? ›

You'll obviously want to avoid all vegan cheeses made from nuts (there are quite a few cashew varieties on the market)—but there are plenty of completely nut-free vegan options available. Check out nut-free brand Daiya, along with Follow Your Heart and Chao Creamery.

Can I freeze vegan cheese? ›

Fear not, you can save them for later by putting the vegan cheeses in to your freezer. We have had fantastic results with freezing most of the vegan cheeses we have tried over the years and never had one come out bad after freezing. They're texture has remained the same after defrosting and none have been ruined.

Can you eat vegan cheese after 7 days? ›

Vegan cream cheese and camambert/brie type of cheese usually turn bad really quickly after opening, so consume them within a week.

Does vegan Parmesan need to be refrigerated? ›

Store in the refrigerator to keep fresh. Lasts for several weeks. I love vegan parmesan on top of chilaquiles, vegan pizza, breadsticks, pastas and gratins.

Is there a vegan cheese that tastes like parmesan? ›

½ cup Violife Just Like Parmesan Cheese, finely grated. ½ cup vegan cheddar cheese, grated. Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.

Why is pesto not vegetarian? ›

The reason is because classic basil pesto contains pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano, which are both made from milk curdled in animal rennet. That means that most of the pesto sauces you see on supermarket shelves are not vegetarian.

What is a good non dairy substitute for parmesan cheese? ›

Dairy Free Parmesan
  • 1 c cashews.
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast.
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt.
  • 1 tsp garlic OR onion powder optional.
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper optional.

Are calves killed for rennet? ›

The short answer is yes. In a traditional farmstead cheese operation, some calves which are born are killed because their mothers produce milk for human consumption. And in many of these calves, rennet is obtained from their stomach lining to coagulate the milk in one of the first stages of cheesemaking.

What is the closest vegetarian cheese to Parmesan? ›

Old Winchester Cheese is a great British mature cheese full of crunchy crystals, matured for 18 months or more, it's an amazingly tasty, slightly nutty very hard cheese. Being vegetarian, it's quite a good substitute for parmesan when a vegetarian option is needed.

What brand of Parmesan is vegetarian? ›

BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan is made with fresh milk gathered daily from our local farmers, and without any animal rennet. Each wheel is aged in special caves for over 10 months.

Is Violife cheese nut free? ›

Violife is free from dairy, soy, gluten, lactose, nuts, and preservatives, but full of cheesy flavor and just the right ooey-gooey texture.

What are the ingredients in Violife shaved Parmesan cheese? ›

Ingredients, Filtered Water, Potato & Rice Starch, Food Starch-modified (Potato), Coconut Oil, Salt (Sea Salt), Rice Protein, Parmesan Flavor (Vegan Sources), Olive Extract, Beta Carotene (Color), Vitamin B12.

Does vegan cheese contain nuts? ›

Vegan cheeses are 100% animal-free and made using vegetable proteins. Usually, they're made from soy; nuts, such as cashews and macadamias; and vegetable oils, such as coconut oil. You can also find cheeses that derive from agar, tapioca, peas and arrowroot.

Does all vegan cheese have nuts? ›

Most vegan cheeses are made from nuts, such as cashews or almonds, but there are many varieties made from seeds such as sunflowers, soy beans or tofu, and others made from oats, like Riverdel's housemade oat cheese.

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