Posted by gravyboat on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Mar 2004 · 4 posts
I see it in so many recipes and what the heck does it do? Is it for flavor? Texture? Vitamins? Shipping babies? All of the above?
Posted by Storm on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Sep 2006 · 4238 posts
It is used heavily in cheese substitutes. It is also a good source of protein and vitamin B.
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Posted by mirrya1 on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Jan 2006 · 2210 posts
It makes awesome "queso" for nachos when mixed with salsa.
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Posted by fufuberry on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Jul 2008 · 1786 posts
i sprinkle it on stuff to make it taste cheesy. Also, whiz it a blender w/sea salt and walnuts to make a parmesan sub. you can find that recipe on this site i think. Search PARMA.
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Posted by Cali on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Jan 2002 · 2888 posts
Nutritional Yeast (NY, Nooch) is one of those vegan items that before you learn to use it you are baffled by but after you learn to love it, you cannot live without. It is found in health food stores in bulk or boxed (Red Star brand is a great boxed brand) and do NOT let them tell you Brewers yeast is the same thing, its not.
It has a yeasty, almost cheesy flavor and can be used to sprinkle on foods, to make dips, sauces or put into any number of savory baked goods or seitan dough. It adds B vitamins, specifically B12, which we all need. Plus it tastes good.
I feel it is an acquired taste for some because even though I love making noochy sauces or making NY biscuits I only just started sprinkling it on popcorn. So try out some of the recipes and see if its to your liking.
My personal favorite cheezy sauce is simply a roux based sauce loosely translated from Veganomicon's Cheezy sauce recipe.
1/3c Earth Balance or Margarine of choice 1/3c Flour 1c Veg Broth 1-2c unsweetened Soy Milk 1c Nutritional Yeast Spices to taste: salt, pepper, garlic, onion, smoked paprika
Melt margarine in a pot, add in flour and stir to form a dough. Allow to cook 1-2 minutes. Add broth 1/3c at a time, stirring or whisking to incorporate completely before the next addition. Add nondairy milk in the same manner after broth is incorporated. Add in NY and spices, whisk well. Allow to simmer a minute or two. Serve on pasta, over veggies or as a dip.
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Posted by lubimiller on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Mar 2008 · 3602 posts
it makes any dish have a more savory flavor it's also great on pop corn
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Posted by babysgotsauce on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Apr 2008 · 1035 posts
Nut. Yeast is definetly a must! After going without cheese for a while, its cheesey-type flavor can be appreciated! I use it in sauces, like those previously mentioned, and stir it into things like tomato soup, marnaria sauce, pasta, gravy, really anything that needs a little flavor-boost. I buy mine from bulk bins at my local co-ops, and I prefer the 'flakey" form to the totally powdered for some reason, (I've read the powdered is more condensed so using less of it works, but I still like the flakey kind).
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Posted by Anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
I would like to buy it but cannot find it. Iv'e used Brewers yeast forever mostly because it's the only way to eat popcorn.
I'm really wanting to try out a macaroni recipe here and it calls for nutritional yeast, I remember my mom buying it in bulk when i was really young but now I can't seem to find it anywhere, also i'm not even finding brewers yeast in bulk anymore. :'(
Where do you guys buy your nutritional yeast and can you find it in bulk?
Posted by lubimiller on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Mar 2008 · 3602 posts
do you have a whole foods close to you? They have it in bulk there, and if you have a health food store they usually do too. There is a Seventh Day Adventist store near me that also carries it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
do you have a whole foods close to you? They have it in bulk there, and if you have a health food store they usually do too. There is a Seventh Day Adventist store near me that also carries it.
That's so funny, my mom is Seventh Day Adventist, which is how I was raised until 12. I really have some questions ( food related ) for anyone who is Seventh Day Adventist, I'm missing some of the recipes she used to make. One in particular that I cannot find anywhere, but that is off topic.
I don't have a Trader Joes :'( The only place where there is any type of good food is at Fred Meyer, they have a variety of bulk and health food so I'm not complaining, just noticing they don't hemp milk on the shelves or now nutritional yeast or brewers yeast in bulk.. I can ask though they usually bring in what I ask for.
Posted by lubimiller on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Mar 2008 · 3602 posts
I bought a seventh day adventist cookbook there, so I can look to see if it is in there if you want.
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Posted by Anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
They have stores? do they have a lot of Loma Linda products, I miss the 'hotdogs' and cutlets oh man they were so good. Ok so the recipe sounds simple, like I could figure it out myself but trust me I have tried and it isn't the same. It's a cold split pea type thing, it wasn't round like a burger, it was more like a patty, or sandwich style... anyway I can't figure out, if i'm suppose to cook half the split peas well done, and leave the other half semi-hard? I know it wasn't mushy, it had celery in it i'm thinking, and it was soooo good between bread and some 'mayo' and if you could find this recipe that would be pretty much a miracle, I have done a lot of searching online, ( try it, really the only thing that pops up is split pea soup recipes).. I know the name of the pastor's wife who gave the recipe to my mom, but that would be weird hunting her down for a recipe :P
Posted by lubimiller on Oct 16, 2009 · Member since Mar 2008 · 3602 posts
I'll get that cookbook out this weekend and look for the split pea thingy. They carry the loma linda products in a grocery store close to me, it's canned stuff, right?
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Posted by Anonymous on Oct 17, 2009 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
That would be great if you could actually find the recipe, yes the loma linda foods are in cans. I have thought about ordering at least the cutlets but they are so expensive. Do you know what they make them out of, maybe i could make them myself. It's been so long I can't remember.
Well I was able to buy some nutritional yeast, so tomorrow i'm going to try this famous macaroni here at Vegweb. We tried it on popcorn ( me and my son) we both decided we like Brewers yeast better, at least on the popcorn but it doesn't taste nasty or anything which is promising, it's always fun cooking with something new. :)
Posted by lubimiller on Oct 19, 2009 · Member since Mar 2008 · 3602 posts
That would be great if you could actually find the recipe, yes the loma linda foods are in cans. I have thought about ordering at least the cutlets but they are so expensive. Do you know what they make them out of, maybe i could make them myself. It's been so long I can't remember.
Well I was able to buy some nutritional yeast, so tomorrow i'm going to try this famous macaroni here at Vegweb. We tried it on popcorn ( me and my son) we both decided we like Brewers yeast better, at least on the popcorn but it doesn't taste nasty or anything which is promising, it's always fun cooking with something new. :)
was it mazidra?
that is: 1 lb. green lentils or split peas 6 cups water bring to a boil, then simmer for an hour add: 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tablesoons onion powder 1 teaspoon salt forth of a tsp. of celery salt serve with rice, diced tom., diced cucumbers, diced avocados with lemon juice and salt.
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Posted by Anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
Sadly no :(
Thanks for looking though that was really nice of you.
I have a question on nutritional yeast, how come in a recipe it either calls for nutritional yeast, or nutritional yeast flakes? is there a major difference. I made a really good 'cheese sauce' yesterday. I just mixed some rice milk, olive oil, dry mustard and nutritional yeast together on the stove and stirred it until it was thick, not sure if that is how you go about it but it tasted good to me.
Posted by Cali on Oct 26, 2009 · Member since Jan 2002 · 2888 posts
I have found no difference between NY saying flakes or not. I think it maybe just a quirk of markets to name it as it is or not. It all appears to be flakes overall, some larger than others, depending on brand or batch.
Your sauce sounds good Cookie!
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Posted by Anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
Thanks Cali :)
Gravyboat, have you made anything with nutritional yeast yet?
It is used heavily in cheese substitutes. It is also a good source of protein and vitamin B.
It makes awesome "queso" for nachos when mixed with salsa.
i sprinkle it on stuff to make it taste cheesy. Also, whiz it a blender w/sea salt and walnuts to make a parmesan sub. you can find that recipe on this site i think. Search PARMA.
Nutritional Yeast (NY, Nooch) is one of those vegan items that before you learn to use it you are baffled by but after you learn to love it, you cannot live without. It is found in health food stores in bulk or boxed (Red Star brand is a great boxed brand) and do NOT let them tell you Brewers yeast is the same thing, its not.
It has a yeasty, almost cheesy flavor and can be used to sprinkle on foods, to make dips, sauces or put into any number of savory baked goods or seitan dough. It adds B vitamins, specifically B12, which we all need. Plus it tastes good.
I feel it is an acquired taste for some because even though I love making noochy sauces or making NY biscuits I only just started sprinkling it on popcorn. So try out some of the recipes and see if its to your liking.
My personal favorite cheezy sauce is simply a roux based sauce loosely translated from Veganomicon's Cheezy sauce recipe.
1/3c Earth Balance or Margarine of choice
1/3c Flour
1c Veg Broth
1-2c unsweetened Soy Milk
1c Nutritional Yeast
Spices to taste: salt, pepper, garlic, onion, smoked paprika
Melt margarine in a pot, add in flour and stir to form a dough. Allow to cook 1-2 minutes. Add broth 1/3c at a time, stirring or whisking to incorporate completely before the next addition. Add nondairy milk in the same manner after broth is incorporated. Add in NY and spices, whisk well. Allow to simmer a minute or two. Serve on pasta, over veggies or as a dip.
it makes any dish have a more savory flavor
it's also great on pop corn
Nut. Yeast is definetly a must! After going without cheese for a while, its cheesey-type flavor can be appreciated! I use it in sauces, like those previously mentioned, and stir it into things like tomato soup, marnaria sauce, pasta, gravy, really anything that needs a little flavor-boost. I buy mine from bulk bins at my local co-ops, and I prefer the 'flakey" form to the totally powdered for some reason, (I've read the powdered is more condensed so using less of it works, but I still like the flakey kind).
I would like to buy it but cannot find it. Iv'e used Brewers yeast forever mostly because it's the only way to eat popcorn.
I'm really wanting to try out a macaroni recipe here and it calls for nutritional yeast, I remember my mom buying it in bulk when i was really young but now I can't seem to find it anywhere, also i'm not even finding brewers yeast in bulk anymore. :'(
Where do you guys buy your nutritional yeast and can you find it in bulk?
do you have a whole foods close to you? They have it in bulk there, and if you have a health food store they usually do too. There is a Seventh Day Adventist store near me that also carries it.
do you have a whole foods close to you? They have it in bulk there, and if you have a health food store they usually do too. There is a Seventh Day Adventist store near me that also carries it.
That's so funny, my mom is Seventh Day Adventist, which is how I was raised until 12. I really have some questions ( food related ) for anyone who is Seventh Day Adventist, I'm missing some of the recipes she used to make. One in particular that I cannot find anywhere, but that is off topic.
I don't have a Trader Joes :'(
The only place where there is any type of good food is at Fred Meyer, they have a variety of bulk and health food so I'm not complaining, just noticing they don't hemp milk on the shelves or now nutritional yeast or brewers yeast in bulk.. I can ask though they usually bring in what I ask for.
I bought a seventh day adventist cookbook there, so I can look to see if it is in there if you want.
They have stores? do they have a lot of Loma Linda products, I miss the 'hotdogs' and cutlets oh man they were so good.
Ok so the recipe sounds simple, like I could figure it out myself but trust me I have tried and it isn't the same. It's a cold split pea type thing, it wasn't round like a burger, it was more like a patty, or sandwich style... anyway I can't figure out, if i'm suppose to cook half the split peas well done, and leave the other half semi-hard? I know it wasn't mushy, it had celery in it i'm thinking, and it was soooo good between bread and some 'mayo' and if you could find this recipe that would be pretty much a miracle, I have done a lot of searching online, ( try it, really the only thing that pops up is split pea soup recipes).. I know the name of the pastor's wife who gave the recipe to my mom, but that would be weird hunting her down for a recipe :P
Thanks for looking.
I'll get that cookbook out this weekend and look for the split pea thingy. They carry the loma linda products in a grocery store close to me, it's canned stuff, right?
That would be great if you could actually find the recipe, yes the loma linda foods are in cans. I have thought about ordering at least the cutlets but they are so expensive. Do you know what they make them out of, maybe i could make them myself. It's been so long I can't remember.
Well I was able to buy some nutritional yeast, so tomorrow i'm going to try this famous macaroni here at Vegweb. We tried it on popcorn ( me and my son) we both decided we like Brewers yeast better, at least on the popcorn but it doesn't taste nasty or anything which is promising, it's always fun cooking with something new. :)
That would be great if you could actually find the recipe, yes the loma linda foods are in cans. I have thought about ordering at least the cutlets but they are so expensive. Do you know what they make them out of, maybe i could make them myself. It's been so long I can't remember.
Well I was able to buy some nutritional yeast, so tomorrow i'm going to try this famous macaroni here at Vegweb. We tried it on popcorn ( me and my son) we both decided we like Brewers yeast better, at least on the popcorn but it doesn't taste nasty or anything which is promising, it's always fun cooking with something new. :)
was it mazidra?
that is:
1 lb. green lentils or split peas
6 cups water
bring to a boil, then simmer for an hour
add:
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tablesoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
forth of a tsp. of celery salt
serve with rice, diced tom., diced cucumbers, diced avocados with lemon juice and salt.
Sadly no :(
Thanks for looking though that was really nice of you.
I have a question on nutritional yeast, how come in a recipe it either calls for nutritional yeast, or nutritional yeast flakes? is there a major difference. I made a really good 'cheese sauce' yesterday. I just mixed some rice milk, olive oil, dry mustard and nutritional yeast together on the stove and stirred it until it was thick, not sure if that is how you go about it but it tasted good to me.
I have found no difference between NY saying flakes or not. I think it maybe just a quirk of markets to name it as it is or not. It all appears to be flakes overall, some larger than others, depending on brand or batch.
Your sauce sounds good Cookie!
Thanks Cali :)
Gravyboat, have you made anything with nutritional yeast yet?