Sunday, October 18, 2009

Vegan Parmesan

This is a delicious way to add some flavour to any dish. My girls loved it sprinkled on their teddy pasta. It's so simple to do too!

Grind up a handful of almonds (you could use cashews or sesame seeds)
Mix equal quantities of the almond 'flour' with nutritional yeast (also called savoury yeast)
Add some salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
Try putting it in an old spice jar or shaker with a lid. This way you can shake it to mix well and serve right from the container.

This is a great source of B12 as nutritional yeast has loads in it, and other nutrients depending on which nuts you use.

Almonds are a great source of:
  • fibre
  • monounsaturated fat (this helps to reduce LDL cholesterol)
  • protien
  • vitamin E
  • magnesium
  • calcium (a handful of almonds can provide 50mg)
  • phosphorus
  • potassium
  • zinc
  • folate
  • selinium
  • phytochemicals
  • biotin
  • riboflavin
  • niacin
  • iron
Visit The Vegetarian Society to find out the nutritional content of other nuts