5 Ways to Use Flavor-Boosting Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast gives foods a terrific cheesy, nutty flavor—plus it's a great source of protein.
From popcorn to salad, here are five ways to upgrade dishes with vegan-friendly nutritional yeast.
1. Spiced Chickpea Nuts
Chef Sera Pelle tosses chickpeas with olive oil, nutritional yeast, cumin and garlic.
2. Nutritional Yeast Popcorn
Upgrade the classic snack with nutritional yeast, which adds cheesy, nutty flavor and extra protein.
Season popcorn with nutritional yeast for a healthy snack.
3. Porcini-and-Pecan Pâté
Earthy mushrooms and nutritional yeast complement each other in this excellent vegan pâté.
4. Frisée-and-Potato Salad
Nutritional yeast sprinkled on the potato adds an umami-rich flavor.
5. Eggplant Involtini with Grilled Ratatouille
Chef Sean Baker re-creates the flavor of ricotta for a delicious dairy-free filling by combining pureed raw cashews with nutritional yeast.