34 amazing nutritional yeast recipes that gluten-free, vegan and easy to make! Enjoy.
What is nutritional yeast? Where do I find nutritional yeast? How do I use nutritional yeast? What are the health benefits of cooking with nutritional yeast? Find the answers to these questions plus 34 easy, healthy, and delicious vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto recipes such as pizza, pesto, cheese sauces, popcorn, pasta and more using nutritional yeast below!
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- What is Nutritional Yeast?
- Where can I find Nutritional Yeast?
- What are the Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast?
- Nutritional Yeast Uses
- 34 Nutritional Yeast Recipes
- Vegan Hazelnut Cream Cheese
- Cheesy Vegan Walnut Pesto Recipe
- Easy, Creamy Dairy-Free Macaroni and Cheese
- Cauliflower Queso Dip {Vegan}
- Easy Vegan Eggplant Meatballs Spaghetti
- Vegan Cheddar Cheese
- Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Tacos
- Paleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe
- Citrus Salad with Cashew Cheese and Toasted Pistachios
- Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
- Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Sunny Spring Pea & Basil Vegan Pesto (Gluten-Free)
- Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta (vegan, dairy-free)
- Broccoli Pizza Crust
- Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball
- Rigatoni with Parsley Walnut Pesto [vegan]
- Gluten Free & Paleo Savoury Muffins
- Miso Oatmeal with Kale and Avocado {Savory Oatmeal}- Love and Good Stuff
- How to Pop Sorghum + Spiced Sorghum “Popcorn”
- Creamy Winter Leek, Potato & White Bean Soup
- Easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- Easy Asparagus Risotto with Oven-Dried Tomatoes (Vegan)
- Low-FODMAP Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
- Best Oven-Roasted Broccoli With Nutritional Yeast
- Vegan Roasted Root Vegetable Gratin (Paleo & Whole30)
- Vegan Cheezy Broccoli Salad
- Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas
- Creamy Vegan Buffalo Mac & Cheese
- Easy Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (10+ ways to use it)
- 5-Ingredient Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips (Paleo, Low Carb)
- Kale Spaghetti Genovese
- Curry Mac & Cheese
- Garlic Herb Vegan Almond Cheese Spread
- Vegan Jalapeño Popper Dip
What is Nutritional Yeast?
Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of a yeast called ‘Saccharomyces cerevisiae’ that is commonly derived from blackstrap molasses. (It is not to be confused with Brewer’s Yeast which is the same species but an active form.) It is grown on molasses as it likes feeding on the sugar. It is then deactivated by being heated and pasteurized, and then dried and enriched with B vitamins before being packaged. Those on a vegan or dairy-free diet often find it a suitable cheese substitute due to its cheesy flavor and savory, umami flavor notes. In the vegan world, it is known as "nooch".
Where can I find Nutritional Yeast?
- Nutritional yeast can commonly be found in the baking section of natural health food stores such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Natural Grocers. You can also sometimes find it in the bulk foods section of these stores, too.
- In conventional grocery stores, you can sometimes find it in the organic, natural foods or gluten-free sections of the store.
- A common and popular brand of nutritional yeast is Bragg. This can be found online and in stores.
- Some other brands that I have tried and loved that can be found online are: Sari Foods, Anthony’s, and Bob’s Red Mill.
- Nutritional yeast can be found in the form of a fine powder, small flakes, or large flakes.
What are the Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast?
- Nutritional yeast is rich is minerals such as selenium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and calcium.
- Nutritional yeast is a good source of B vitamins, specifically B12. B12 is a common deficiency for those on a vegan diet, so nutritional yeast is of the upmost help here!
- Nutritional yeast is high in protein.
- Nutritional yeast has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties thanks to the specific strain of yeast and its high beta-glucans content. Beta-glucans is a form fiber that has many reported health benefits, including being considered a prebiotic (crucial for gut health!).
- Nutritional yeast is also rich in antioxidants.
Nutritional Yeast Uses
- Sprinkle on eggs or tofu scramble.
- Salad topping.
- Flavorings for pizza and vegetables.
- Make vegan cheese sauces or queso.
- Add creaminess to sauces.
- Sprinkle on soup and stew.
- Mix into veggie burgers for a cheeseburger flavor.
- Make vegan mac and cheese.
- Add a cheesy taste to any of your favorite dishes!
34 Nutritional Yeast Recipes
Citrus Salad with Cashew Cheese and Toasted Pistachios
from Calm Eats
Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
from Strength and Sunshine
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
from Haute and Healthy Living
Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta (vegan, dairy-free)
from Shivani Loves Food
Rigatoni with Parsley Walnut Pesto [vegan]
from The Simple Green
Miso Oatmeal with Kale and Avocado {Savory Oatmeal}- Love and Good Stuff
from Love & Good Stuff
Creamy Winter Leek, Potato & White Bean Soup
from The Simple Green
Best Oven-Roasted Broccoli With Nutritional Yeast
from Killing Thyme
Vegan Roasted Root Vegetable Gratin (Paleo & Whole30)
from Paleoish Krista
Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas
from Haute and Healthy Living
Easy Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (10+ ways to use it)
from My Pure Plants
5-Ingredient Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips (Paleo, Low Carb)
from Wholesome Yum
Garlic Herb Vegan Almond Cheese Spread
from Delightful Adventures
I greatly hope you enjoyed learning about Nutritional Yeast and browsing these Gluten-Free + Vegan Recipes!
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