What is Vegan Parmesan Cheese?

Vegan Parmesan Cheese is also known as Non-Dairy Parmesan Cheese. It’s a vegan version of the Italian hard cheese known as Parmesan - or maybe you are more familiar with the original Parmigiano Reggiano? For a Parmesan cheese to be called Parmigiano Reggiano it has to originate from specific regions of Italy and has to be made with a certain recipe. It’s typically made from cow’s milk but now you can enjoy a fantastic plant-based version.

Parmesan is best known as the cheese that you sprinkle on top of pasta dishes. It’s a staple of almost every Italian restaurant but was previously difficult to find in plant-based form until recently. Now you can buy our amazing range of the BEST Vegan Parmesan Cheese to make sure you’ll never miss out on this classic again!

What is Vegan Parmesan Cheese made of?

Vegan Parmesan Cheese uses healthy, wholesome ingredients like cashews, chickpeas, and vegetable proteins to create a luxurious dairy-free version of this hard Italian cheese. Ingredients such as nutritional yeast or soy help inject that wonderful umami, meaning dairy is no longer needed to get that authentically cheesy taste. Check the ingredients list on a product’s page for a detailed breakdown of what it contains.

Top Vegan Parmesan Cheese Brands you Should Try

We sell the best Vegan Parmesan Cheese you’ll find, and they’re all a little different. Here are a couple of our favorites:

• Kelly’s Croutons Cheezy Parm

Kelly’s Croutons Cheezy Parm comes in a range of awesome flavors to suit different meals and moods. There’s Gourmet, Taco Tuesday, Roasted Garlic, and Lemon Pepper. They’re all made with a blend of cashews and nutritional yeast, and then flavored to plant-based perfection with herbs and spices. Gourmet is the original version, for that traditional Italian taste.

Try one of their other flavors for something a bit more unusual! Taco Tuesday flavor delivers a burst of garlic, cilantro, and pepper. It’s great on vegan tacos or a bowl of plant-based chili con carne! Lemon Pepper flavor is delicious over a crisp green salad or a chargrilled cauliflower steak. See, it’s not just for Italian cooking!

• Follow Your Heart Parmesan

Follow Your Heart Parmesan comes in two versions: Shredded or Grated. Both are equally as delicious! It has perfectly captured the rich, nutty cheese taste of parmesan, in healthy plant-based form. It’s full of wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, nutritional yeast, and healthy natural oils. We love the Shredded version on a steaming hot bowl of vegan minestrone soup! Try the Grated version on top of your favorite plant-based pasta for an easy, everyday dinner.

Health Benefits of Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Non-Dairy Parmesan Cheese means zero animal fats and high in nutrients! Vegan Parmesan Cheese uses nutritious ingredients like cashews, soy, vegetable proteins, and seeds to bring you all of the taste of parmesan. There are many health concerns around dairy so Vegan Parmesan Cheese lets you enjoy the flavor and texture, without the worry of hurting your body or the planet. It is high in fats, though, so vegan parmesan cheese should be eaten in moderation.

Many Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheeses are also enhanced with essential nutrients such as Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D, to give your body an extra boost. Check the ingredients and descriptions on the product’s page for more info! There are many studies that have been done on the health benefits of a plant-based diet, but I’m sure we don’t need to convince you of that!

What to do with Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Vegan Parmesan Cheese can be used for so many different things. We have some great vegan pasta recipes that would welcome a healthy dose of dairy-free parmesan cheese on top. Try Vegan Parmesan Cheese with our Vegan Mac and Cheese or Dairy-Free Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta. Sprinkle some on top of our Hearty Minestrone Soup or Mexican Tortilla Lasagna. We also love it stirred into some Garlic Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes or creamy vegan risotto. 

Don’t have time to cook something from scratch? No worries! Try our Vegan Parmesan Cheese on top of Amy’s Minestrone Low Fat Soup or your favorite pasta slathered in a delicious pasta sauce. We have loads of pre-made plant-based meals to keep things quick and simple when you’re in a rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have Vegan Parmesan Cheese if I am Diabetic?

We can’t give medical advice, but people living with diabetes may prefer Vegan Parmesan Cheese. Vegan Parmesan Cheese is often preferred by those who are health-conscious in general. This is because it’s not packed with all the nasty fat, salt, and sugar that dairy parmesan cheese usually contains. 

Is Vegan Parmesan Cheese Gluten-Free?

Some of our Vegan Parmesan Cheese is gluten-free. To be sure, always check the ingredients and description on the product page, which will let you know if a particular Vegan Parmesan Cheese is certified gluten-free.

What can I serve with Vegan Parmesan Cheese?

Vegan Parmesan Cheese is an incredibly versatile ingredient. Here are some awesome ideas for what to do with dairy-free parmesan cheese. Most obviously, you can use it to top classic Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, soups, and stews. But you can use it for much more than just Italian cuisine. Try some in a vegan club sandwich, in mashed potatoes, or on top of a plant-based cottage pie. It will bring a burst of cheesy, umami delight to a huge range of meals.

Does Vegan Parmesan Cheese melt?

The best Vegan Parmesan Cheeses are all made differently, so they will react slightly differently from each other when exposed to heat. The majority of them behave just like parmesan cheese does. That means they melt under heat as any other cheese would. To be sure, check the information on the relevant product page before making your purchase.