Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.5 cup

almonds, blanched

blanched

2 tbsp

nutritional yeast flakes

1 tbsp

ground flax seeds

ground

1.5 tsp

light miso

0.25 tsp

salt

heaping

Step 1
~1 min

Grind almonds or sesame seeds to a fine powder using a coffee grinder or food processor. Use a grinder if using sesame seeds.

Step 2
~1 min

Move the ground nuts/seeds to a food processor.

Step 3
~1 min

Add remaining ingredients (nutritional yeast, ground flax seeds, miso, and salt) to the food processor.

Step 4
~1 min

Pulse until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 5
~1 min

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Step 6
~1 min

The Parmezano Sprinkles will keep for a month or longer in the fridge and can also be frozen.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust miso and salt to taste.

For a cheesier flavor, increase the amount of nutritional yeast.

Toast almonds lightly before grinding for a deeper flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Sprinkle on pasta

Top salads

Add to soups

Use as a breadcrumb substitute

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pasta with tomato sauce
Roasted vegetables
Salads
Soups

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Vegan adaptation of Italian cuisine

Cultural Significance

Provides a vegan alternative to traditional parmesan cheese.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Everyday
Veganuary

Popularity Score

75/100

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