What Are Nutritional yeast flakes and How Can I Use Them?
Nutritional yeast flakes rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 84 recipes to cook with them.
What are nutritional yeast flakes?
Nutritional yeast, is a deactivated yeast that is popular with vegans and vegetarians. It is available at some supermarkets and health food stores in the form of flakes, or as a yellow powder similar in texture to cornmeal.
Look in the bulk section of your local natural food store to find it.
Nutritional yeast has a strong flavor that is described as creamy, cheesy or nutty which makes it popular as a cheese substitute.
It is a rich source of B-complex vitamins and also contains some protein and other vitamins. It is also low in fat and low in sodium.
Where found
Nutritional yeast flakes are usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 营养酵母片 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | flocons de levure nutritionnelle | |
| en español: | copos de levadura nutricional |
Recipes using nutritional yeast flakes
There are 84 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs
Moist and Delicious These Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs Are Great Tasting In My Homemade Sauce!! ..Topped Over A Bed Of Spaghetti Pasta!
Healthy Chicken Pasta Bake
A delicious and wholesome, healthy dinner recipe that has under 500 calories per serving and will keep you full for hours. It takes just 30 minutes to make and is perfect for a nutritious week-night meal. It’s family pleasing, creamy and perfect for making the most of any leftover veggies.
Vegetarian Italian Sausage (Seitan)
I was out of Tofurkey Italian Sausage tonight and needed to substitute something else because I can't buy it. I had a cupboard full of Bob's Vital Wheat Gluten and some TVP, so I figured I'd try making it. When my hubby came home, he tried it and immediately said "Write it down! Write it down!" I guess he liked it!
Double Stout
Rich, full-bodied homebrew stout made with dark malt extract, roasted barley, and black patent malt for deep chocolate and coffee notes.
Mushroom & Sweet Pepper Quiche
Vegan crustless tofu quiche with mushrooms, bell pepper, and nutritional yeast. An egg-free, dairy-free brunch dish that bakes up firm with golden edges.
Soy & Sesame Tofu Burgers
Vegan soy and sesame tofu burgers bound with grated potato, whole-wheat flour, and nutritional yeast. Savory plant-based patties baked or pan-fried with sesame seeds and a soy backbone.
Manhattan Chowder
Vegan Manhattan chowder with crushed tomatoes, potatoes, and wakame seaweed for a briny seafood flavor without the clams. Hearty, plant-based, and full of umami.
Karen's Meatless Chili
Karen's meatless chili with jalapenos, five tablespoons of chili powder, molasses, nutritional yeast, and apple cider vinegar. Vegan, bold, and deeply spiced.
Tofu-Vegetable Pizza
Vegan tofu vegetable pizza topped with shredded frozen-then-thawed tofu, sauteed peppers, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and olives. Finished with a snowfall of nutritional yeast for that cheesy umami hit.
Robin's Vegetarian Pot Pie
Vegetarian pot pie with seasoned tofu, sauteed vegetables, and chickenless gravy baked in a double-crust pie shell. All the comfort of classic pot pie, completely meat-free.
Spaghetti & Tofu
Vegan spaghetti with mashed tofu, nutritional yeast, and tamari stirred into tomato sauce. A quick, high-protein plant-based pasta dinner for two.
Vegetable Lasagna Curls
Lasagna noodles rolled around a broccoli, mushroom, and cottage cheese filling, baked in marinara sauce. A fun vegetarian twist on classic lasagna that looks as good as it tastes.
Brown Rice Casserole
Brown rice casserole with tofu, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and cheese seasoned with cumin and nutritional yeast. A hearty vegetarian baked main dish loaded with vegetables.
Winter Vegetable Stock
Rich winter vegetable stock made with squash, celeriac, leeks, lentils, and fresh herbs, stewed then simmered for deep seasonal flavor. A vegan soup base.
Eggless Omelets
Besides serving as little omelets, these can be rolled up like crepes. Especially good wrapped around some sauteed mushrooms or ratatouille.
Walnut Burgers
Baked vegetarian walnut burgers with silken tofu, sunflower seeds, herb stuffing mix, scallions, and nutritional yeast. A hearty meatless patty that holds together on the bun and delivers plenty of savory flavor.
Tangy Mushroom Miso Gravy
Vegan mushroom miso gravy with balsamic vinegar, nutritional yeast, and tamari. Rich umami flavor, low-fat, and thickened with cornstarch for a silky pour.
Nutritional Yeast Parmesan
Nutritional yeast Parmesan: a 3-ingredient vegan cheese substitute made from nutritional yeast, sesame seeds, and salt. The dairy-free swap that nails the savory umami of real Parmesan.
Savory Pumpkin Spread
Savory pumpkin spread mixes canned pumpkin puree with nutritional yeast, marjoram, dry mustard, and garlic salt. Vegan, no-cook, and ready in minutes. Thin with water for a dipping sauce.
Peta Spanish Tofu Omelette
PETA Spanish tofu omelette is a vegan take on tortilla española with soft tofu, potato, onion, and green pepper. No eggs, no dairy, ready in 30 minutes. Served with salsa.
Chickenless Gravy
Vegetarian gravy made with nutritional yeast, mushrooms, and vegetable bouillon. Rich, savory, and ready in 30 minutes with zero chicken required.
Vegan Lentil & Tomato Soup
Vegan lentil and tomato soup is a fiber-packed weeknight pot built around red lentils, tomatoes and a cheesy hit of nutritional yeast. Pressure-cooker fast or hour-simmered.
