The Viral TikTok Vegan Parmesan is INCREDIBLE (nut-free!)

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: none

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor and is essential for this substitute.

raw cashews

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative while maintaining creaminess.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh garlic can enhance flavor but may alter texture.

salt

🥗Healthier: none

💰Cheaper: none

Salt is essential for flavor balance.

Start by adding 1 cup of soy milk to the blender.

Add 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast to the blender.

Add 1/4 cup of potato starch to the blender.

Add 1 tablespoon of mushroom seasoning to the blender.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of white miso paste to the blender.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the blender.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt to the blender.

Add 1/4 cup of refined coconut oil to the blender.

Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Transfer the blended mixture into a glass Tupperware container for steaming.

If desired, mix in coarse salt for added texture before steaming.

Steam the mixture until it solidifies, checking for consistency.

Refrigerate the steamed mixture overnight to set.

Check the consistency of the cheese after refrigeration, ensuring it is solid and not loose.

Remove the cheese from the container, cutting if necessary to release it.

Taste the cheese to ensure flavor and texture are satisfactory.

Grate the cheese for use, noting it grates best when cold.

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