If you enjoy using nutritional yeast as a salad topping, you might want to store the yeast in a wide-holed shaker, like the kinds used for parmesan cheese. [3] X Research source
Feel free to add other toppings to the popcorn. Popular choices include garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, pepper, and lemon pepper. [6] X Research source Nutritional yeast has zero sodium. If you’re watching your salt intake, leave out the salt when making your popcorn and add nutritional yeast instead. [7] X Research source
Create a spicy topping for your kale chips by combining the following in a food processor: 2 tbsp (30 ml) of nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, 1 tsp (5 ml) ground chipotle pepper, ½ tsp (2. 5 ml) of sea salt, ¼ cup (59 ml) of cut red bell pepper, 1 cup (237 ml) of cashews (soaked in water for 2 hours), a pinch of cayenne pepper. Add these processed ingredients to your kale before baking it. [9] X Research source
Nutritional yeast has a somewhat nutty flavor that goes along well with many different kinds of fatty foods, like fried foods, meats, salad dressings, and more. Fried foods should still be an “every once in awhile” food, even with the addition of nutritional yeast.
For non-dairy versions of cheesy dishes, like cheesy rice, cheesy pasta, or cheesy vegetables, mix in nutritional yeast to the food immediately after it is removed from the heat. If the dish is dry, drizzle olive oil over it before mixing in the yeast. [11] X Research source
You may be able to achieve a richer consistency in your “cheesy” mashed potatoes by adding a tablespoon (15 ml) of butter to the potatoes. Adding butter will make the mashed potatoes not vegan or dairy-free, so you could add oil instead to keep it vegan. Dishes of a similar consistency to mashed potatoes, like scrambled eggs, can also be made into vegan-friendly “cheesy” recipes in the same fashion described for mashed potatoes. [13] X Research source
Breadcrumbs are used to bread chicken. Use nutritional yeast in place of breadcrumbs to create a crispy outer layer around the chicken when it finishes cooking. [14] X Research source
Savory sauces, like red sauces, and hearty soups, like clam chowder, often have flavor profiles that are suited for the nutty flavor of nutritional yeast.
Many kinds of vegan dressings use nutritional yeast to add a non-dairy cheesy quality to the dressing.
Add 1/3 cup (79 ml) of vegetable oil to the yeast. Whisk the mixture. It should bubble and brown. When golden, add 1½ cups (355 ml) of water to the mixture while continuing to whisk. Stir in 2 tbsp (30 ml) of soy sauce into the mixture when it reaches gravy thickness. Add salt and pepper to taste. [16] X Research source
