Meet your popcorn’s new best friend! Nutritional yeast brings bold, nutty, cheesy flavor to snacks and meals, making a simple sprinkle surprisingly satisfying.
This deactivated yeast is a favorite for adding savory richness to vegan dishes. Sprinkle it over popcorn, roasted vegetables, or potatoes, or stir it into soups, sauces, and scrambled tofu. Blend it into a creamy sauce when you’re craving that cheesy flavor.
Ingredients: Nutritional yeast.
Savory Popcorn: Toss 6 cups freshly popped popcorn with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt to taste. Add a pinch of cayenne if you like a little kick.
Creamy Nutritional Yeast Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon flour. Slowly whisk in 1 cup unsweetened plain plant milk. Add ¼ cup nutritional yeast, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer gently, stirring until thickened. Spoon over pasta, broccoli, or baked potatoes.