My grandparents were born in Italy, and I have fond memories of the Parmesan cheese on my grandmother’s table. This recipe is so easy and delicious, you’ll be able to give up the cholesterol and saturated fat-laden version for this cruelty-free, cholesterol-free version.
No-Harm Parm
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Grind sesame seeds in a spice mill, coffee grinder or blender. Be careful to stop when the seeds resemble Parmesan cheese, or you will end up with tahini.
- Pulse walnuts until they’re the texture of Parmesan cheese.
- Blend the ground flax seeds and walnuts with nutritional yeast and salt in a bowl. Transfer to a covered jar and refrigerate. Use to top soups, pastas, pizzas, or anything else that is calling for a little Parmesan love.
Servings: 20
Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/20 of a recipe (0.4 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. (I used fortified nutritional yeast.)
Amount Per Serving
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily Value |
| thiamine |
2.05mg |
137% |
| riboflavin |
2.02mg |
119% |
| vitamin B6 |
1.96mg |
98% |
| niacin |
11.8mg |
59% |
| folate |
126.4mcg |
32% |
| vitamin B12 |
1.56mcg |
26% |
| copper |
0.22mg |
11% |
| manganese |
0.21mg |
10% |
| sodium |
175.87mg |
7% |
| zinc |
1.01mg |
7% |
| magnesium |
22.06mg |
6% |
| fat |
3.9g |
6% |
| protein |
2.75g |
6% |
| fiber |
1.42g |
6% |
| calcium |
38.07mg |
4% |
| iron |
0.75mg |
4% |
| phosphorus |
32.76mg |
3% |
| Calories |
51.76 |
2.58% |
| selenium |
1.38mcg |
2% |
| saturated fat |
0.43g |
2% |
| pantothenic acid |
0.22mg |
2% |
| potassium |
29.78mg |
<1% |
| carbohydrates |
2.25g |
<1% |
| vitamin A |
0.91IU |
<1% |
| vitamin K |
0.08mcg |
<1% |
| vitamin C |
0.04mg |
<1% |
| vitamin E |
0.03mg |
<1% |
| cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
This blog uses the latest nutritional data available from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), and the FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration), as well as nutritional data provided by food growers and manufacturers about their products. We believe the information on this website to be accurate. However, we are not responsible for typographical or other errors. Nutrition information for recipes is calculated by Living Cookbook based on the ingredients in each recipe based on statistical averages. Nutrition may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
This blog is not a substitute for the services of a trained health professional. Although we provide nutritional information, the information on this blog is for informational purposes only. No information offered by or through this blog shall be construed as or understood to be medical advice or care. None of the information on this blog should be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Consult with a health care provider before taking any product or using any information on this blog. Please discuss any concerns with your health care provider.
Humane Living 