photo by arimoore
I just picked up a 16 oz vat of Nutritional Yeast
I don’t know why I didn’t buy this gem sooner. It’s inexpensive, versatile, and good for you! You can mix it into smoothies for added nutrition.
Make your own vegan macaroni by cooking up some noodles, and topping them with a splash of soy milk, a little nutritional yeast (to taste), salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Much healthier than highly processed cheese macaroni.
Use it in place of Parmesan cheese. Add it to popcorn or potatoes. Sprinkle it on your veggies or tofu. Add it to sauces and dips, soups and salads. Add it to homemade bread for a cheesier taste. The possibilities are endless.
I even found a nutritional yeast cookbook: The Nutritional Yeast Cookbook: Recipes Using Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula
Nutritional yeast is not the same as baking yeast. It comes in yellow flakes, and can often be found in the dietary supplement aisle or natural foods section.
Do yourself a favor and get some. It’ll rock your world. And if you are already a dedicated “nut. yeaster,” I’d love to hear some of your favorite uses. Share those recipes!
sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritional_yeast, PETA’s Vegan College Cookbook, http://vegetariancuisine.suite101.com/article.cfm/benefits_and_uses_of_nutritional_yeast,
Wheeler's Crew Says:
This is awesome! Great post
May 30th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Tanya Says:
OMG I love love love nutritional yeast…I am always amazed when I hear of veg people who arent eating it…its soooooooo yummy!!!!
May 30th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
SweetKaroline Says:
that macaroni looks tdf!!! i love using nutritional yeast on salads. weird but true
May 31st, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Cyn Says:
I beat nutritional yeast into regular hummus for a quick cheese spread. East and yummy. I’m just learning the wonders of nooch, and loving it.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Genesis Pure Says:
The photo is mouth-watering! Nutritional yeast is amazing, and I fell head over feet for it too!
July 9th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
sarah Says:
Great,Thank you!it will work makes sense.
July 26th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Pj Says:
I loooooooove nutritional yeast. Because of the vitamins that vegans tend to lack, but also it’s soo yum! I mix it in when I make veggie burgers from scratch. For pesto sauce – olive oil, fresh basil, s+p, garlic and nutritional yeast. My favorite though is cashew cheese – cashews, s+p, garlic, water and nutritional yeast; mix it in the food processor. I put it on pizza, it tastes amazingly like cheese (but better).
August 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Feiyan Tea Says:
Yeast to replace cheese ? What about the flavour ? I use cheese because it tastes good, I find it hard to believe that yeast can provide the same flavour as parmesan cheese
October 18th, 2009 at 5:51 pm