Pareve Parmesan Cheese Substitute
Here’s a recipe I came across for a parmesan cheese substitute that’s kosher, pareve and even vegan (I’m told). I’ve looked far and wide for a product that I could use in my meatloaf or meatballs. This one fits the bill – and it gave my dishes amazing flavor. Parmesan cheese is very umami-rich, so it makes sense to use miso & yeast, which are both umami-rich foods.
1/2 cup almond flour or well ground, blanched almonds
2 tablespoons Red Star nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons chickpea miso (Miso Master brand is certified by the Atlanta Kashruth Commission)
1/4 teaspoon saltBlend all ingredients well in a food processor.
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I have had success mimicking grated parmesan with nutritional yeast on its own, but this version is worth a try…
I’ve also used nutritional yeast on its own. While it’s cheezy – sort of — this is much closer to parmesan! I love it! Thanks!