Add sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to a blender or a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
Taste and adjust flavor. Add more nutritional yeast for “cheesiness” and extra garlic powder for a more intense note.
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. It works perfectly as a topping for pasta, pizzas, vegan eggplant involtinis, and adding it to salads.