nutritional yeast help...

meeper123
meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
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Where do i get it, what is the best way to use it, your favorite recipes? :)

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  • perrinjoshua
    perrinjoshua Posts: 286 Member
    I buy it at the health food store and some grocery stores. It is also called Food Yeast sometimes. I make a vegan italian wedding soup and use the nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Does it really taste like cheese?
  • Kaddyshack21
    Kaddyshack21 Posts: 225 Member
    I was very skeptical of nutritional yeast at first. But I bought some to try and I love it. If you mix it with ground Almonds you get a delicous parmasean like mix that you can put on popcorn or pasta.

    I like to steam veggies ( asparagus, beans, brussel sprouts) use a little oil or butter and shake the mix on top and it makes an awesome cheese sauce. I really think it taste like cheese.

    I do find however if you eat copious amounts of it there is a "minerally??" aftertaste to it. Not a bad taste but not a taste you would get with real cheese. :)

    I use it ALL the time now. Just experiment use a little bit and see what you like it with.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    That all sounds just so tasty :) I love cheese that's the problem I am not suppose to eat it. I am trying but its hard to be able to eat something your whole life without issue then to be told it has to go. ( docs orders )
  • chillmcgren
    chillmcgren Posts: 31 Member
    I get mine online (usually Amazon) and use it all the time! Love making Vegan Queso (add almond milk and chickpea flour and salsa), sprinkling it on baked potatoes, and in soups.

    At first I wasn't crazy about it but now I love it. It's not super cheesy but I never liked cheese.
  • returntorural
    returntorural Posts: 339 Member
    Nutritional yeast is great! I use it anywhere I want a sprinkle of cheesiness.

    If you're up for a bit of experimentation, there's a great book called Artisan Vegan Cheeses that has recipes for making all different types of "cheese."
  • fjellrev
    fjellrev Posts: 5,078 Member
    I just bought 1 lb. of it from nuts.com but haven't used it yet. I read it's great on pastas and salads. Can't wait to try it on popcorn!
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I just bought 1 lb. of it from nuts.com but haven't used it yet. I read it's great on pastas and salads. Can't wait to try it on popcorn!

    that's what I would want it for I love popcorn :D
  • GormanGhaste
    GormanGhaste Posts: 430 Member
    http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2013/04/vegan-cheez-whiz/
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    vegan cheese whiz ok that's just awesome :D
  • foodcart
    foodcart Posts: 42 Member
    This recipe is great!!

    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/05/06/creamy-cauliflower-alfredo-sauce/
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    That looks very yummy
  • run4thewin
    run4thewin Posts: 10
    Nooch Nachos! A VERY easy, quick & cheesy queso sauce (or dip):

    1) Mix 1 cup nutritional yeast with 3 TBSP of cornstarch (or any kind of flour), 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin.
    2) Add 1 cup of water and stir slowly over medium-high heat until 'cheese' thickens (don't stop stirring, it will stick)
    3) Reduce to low and add 1 cup salsa, stir in until heated through.

    Dip in chips, pour over potatoes or veggies, anything! Chill leftovers and stir in 1 tbsp of water before reheating.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Nooch Nachos! A VERY easy, quick & cheesy queso sauce (or dip):

    1) Mix 1 cup nutritional yeast with 3 TBSP of cornstarch (or any kind of flour), 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin.
    2) Add 1 cup of water and stir slowly over medium-high heat until 'cheese' thickens (don't stop stirring, it will stick)
    3) Reduce to low and add 1 cup salsa, stir in until heated through.

    Dip in chips, pour over potatoes or veggies, anything! Chill leftovers and stir in 1 tbsp of water before reheating.

    That sounds perfect bet my very picky hubby wont even know the differance

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