Mixed with tofu, a squeeze of lemon, sea salt and Italian herbs to make vegan ricotta. I used this to make lasagne-along with Follow Your Heart parmesan-and I honestly could not tell the difference between that vegan lasagne and the old cheese lasagne I used to make. I was so sad when I'd eaten it all I wanted to make another one immediately, but I'm holding off for a couple of weeks so I don't get tired of it. And you know what else tastes like chicken? Red lentils. I made red lentil soup and could not believe how much it tasted like chicken soup. They have a completely different flavor than green or black lentils.
Hi there! Two out of my three dogs have skin allergies to grasses and other plants. They get itchy dry patches and their hair falls out in patches. I started putting nooch on their dry food and within about three weeks their hair grew back. Their coats are shinier, eyes are brighter, and they are more playful and full of energy. I would highly recommend for any sickly, underweight or older 🐕. Will improve their quality of life. I got the idea when I saw yeast tablets in the pet vitamin section in the store.I compared ingredients that they are basically the same except the vitamin tablets have filler and binders to make them a certain size and keep the tablet sticking together. All of my dogs love the taste. They mow it down even if it's on a dogfood brand they don't usually like much.
I was introduced to nooch long before I went vegan by a roommate (also wasn't vegan). She did work at a health-food store though. And she told me to try it on some popcorn. Best way to have popcorn in my opinion.
Yes yes YES! It was killer expensive on my minimum wage in the 60's, but on my below poverty level SS, it's mandatory and, seemingly affordable. Maybe because I have changed priorities from stylish clothes to healthy food :)
Who else is obsessed with adding nooch to everything?! Check out all my Vegan Nutritional Yeast Recipes: www.theedgyveg.com/2019/12/12/vegan-nutritional-yeast-recipes/
Cabbage soup however healthy tastes terrible but not with 1/4 cup of bragg’s nutritional yeast (2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 5 garlic cloves, 1 cabbage, 3 tomatoes, 6 cups water, 1/4 apple juice, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional 2 teaspoons chili flakes, optional can of white beans or frozen lima beans)) 💕🎄✌🏻
I eat nooch straight. I put it in salads, over spaghetti or chili, on popcorn, in cheez sauces I make. I sometimes make my own potato chips, which I recently did, and used nooch for a flavoring.
been vegan for almost 3 years, had heard of nooch before, even had some given to me, but it got bad because I didn't know how to use it (!!!!!!)--- now finally I'm enjoying it and basking in its glory ~ spreads on the floor and rolls on it ~
For all those who don't like nutritional yeast and/or are asking about brands, here's my experience. I tried the most readily available ones, such as Bragg's and KAL. Didn't like them at all. Figured out that those are fortified with B vitamins and all I tasted was B vitamins. I now buy UN-fortified. There are several brands - Sari and Frontier come to mind and taste just about the same to me. They are mildly nutty tasting, not really cheesy but add a nice savory note to things. They do work well in vegan "cheese" sauces. Bottom line: Try UNFORTIFIED.
@@prussianbluephantom3968 Well, if you were in the hippie age of "health food nuts" back in the 70's, you more than likely knew about nutritional yeast. We put it on popcorn with tamari and cayenne pepper. We were the ones growing our own alfalfa sprouts in big gallon jars (still do) and making yogurt and baked tofu. All these trends you see today are nothing new. And actually, "health nuts" go back to the 40's.
For soup, I like to mix it with some water or broth (~1/3 cup nooch in 2 cups water for a 10-12 cup soup recipe) and let it settle for a few minutes so the sludge falls to the bottom. When it's time to add it to the soup, I pour the stock out carefully so the sediment stays behind. You're left with a clear yellow liquid that gives a slightly more appealing look/texture. Miso's another great flavor-booster you could cover :)
Combine miso paste, water, and nooch for a delicious, savory butter replacement for those avoiding oil. I drizzle it on a bowl of broccoli and microwave it with a plate on top. Try it!
It was "chicken soup" with nutritional yeast that made me a believer. It's nearly indistinguishable from the animal based soup, and just as tasty! Now I put the yeast in almost anything that needs a boost, lol. Just discovered that it makes a great coating with flour for crispy fried tofu that reminds me of chicken nuggets. So much yum.
I used Nooch once to replace yellow miso. I was making something and realized that I forgot to pick up the yellow miso that it called for. So I took some soy sauce and some Nooch and created a paste. Since it was the 1st time I had made the recipe, I couldn't tell if the flavor had changed since it didn't have the miso. However, when I made the recipe again w/ the miso, I could say the flavor wasn't that much different. I actually liked the Nooch paste version better...particularly since finding miso in my grocery store can be hit and miss.
So this month my cat was not feeling well (the cat food we bought was off, maybe because the corporation had an ownership change). He was not touching his food bowl at all. Then we sprinkled some nutritional yeast on it and he went crazy for it's nutty flavour. Was the only way we could get him to eat enough food for the laxatives to work (which helped flush the bad food out of his system). Am so so glad that worked. But who knew cats love nooch too!
Sarah Carrick it doesn’t go stale? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, haven’t purchased any yet. Will be making this journey w/o hubby, so I’m making small changes. Plant based milks ✅, vegan butter✅, vegan cheese✅, vitamix and juicer✅ (though the juicer is still in the box😂).
@@dianemcquay8460 They're in 2kg bags, so only one is open at a time. But you're right they probably would go stale after a while - luckily I get through 2kg in about 4-6 months and I've never had any issues with it. So happy to hear you're both transitioning, you're going to feel amazing! Maybe start with a smaller amount of nooch until you get used to using it and then you'll be putting it on everything! And that Vitamix is an invaluable investment... best of luck!
I can only find it at sprouts, and only one kind. BUT that's not including specialty Asian markets. Just major chains. Also, I've heard it should always be in the refrigerated section somewhere if it's actual fermented miso paste cause, kinda like yogurt, it's keeps the beneficial bacteria alive.
Nutritional yeast is terrific - have been using it for years. It is enriched with B12 which makes it almost essential as a means of providing a pretty reliable source of this critical vitamin. Aside from that it offers so many options to create more flavor, espeically for things like Vegan mac and cheese.
Good to know the different ways to use it....thanks...But I read that the reason it has B-12 in it, is because most companies add synthetic B-12 to it...If it has synthetic B-12, I think the color is more yellow-orangey...i'm not a fan of synthetic vitamins, so I bought mine at Raw Food World, which doesn't have it in it...You may be able to find it elsewhere too...
I like adding nooch to gravies and sauces as well! one ingredient ive always been super intimidated by are all the various gums and starches people use to make cheeze and sauces and desserts
Mikayla it’s definitely an acquired taste and texture. It took me awhile to come around to it because I was expecting something akin to grated Parmesan but nooch is kind of its own thing
You are awesome! I’m new to this vegan thing but the more I learn, the more exciting it is. One thing I struggle with is tofu. Haven’t been able to stomach it yet. Maybe the texture, but I think it has potential. Can you suggest some ways to make tofu interesting and tasty, please?
Freeze it, thaw it and then it has a chicken-like structure when you tear it into pieces. Great when you stir-fry with some veggies, season with soy sauce and nooch (add some chili flakes if that's your fancy). Top with spring onions and you'll have a feast!
I like Tofu marinated in Soy sauce, garlic, onion powder and Sweet Chilli sauce, and now I'm going to add Nutritional yeast. I then add it to stir-frys to replace meat.
thank you so much for sharing some ways to use this important ingredient to help our health. Love learning and you gave some good and helpful ideas. Thanks again, Angela from central Italy :)
Should maybe talk a little about the differences between synthetic fortified Nooch and non-fortified Nooch...for those who want naturally fortified or not fortified Nooch...use this a lot in my own cooking! Love your videos, lots of good info on commercial products for vegan cooking!
I like nutritional yeast in many savory things but it definitely ruins my vegan cheese experience in most cases. It doesn’t remind me of cheese at all. I’m a dairy cheese-aholic and people will say it has that nutty flavor and I’m like you all are the nutty part of that statement because dairy cheese doesn’t taste like nuts- like at all🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi, love your content. I'm not sure if you have done this, but I would like to buy a Tofu Press, which type is best and having trouble buying one in Queensland Australia kitchen shops. Could you point me in the right direction please.
Whoa. I'm craving popcorn, cuz I smelled it here at work. They only have non-vegan microwave stuff. Then I start watching/listening to this video. Thanks, Candice! LOL!
Tempeh is great grated and you end up with like a ground beef texture for dumplings. I love small cubes in stirfry or thin strips oven baked. Dont be afraid its incredible!
Thanks! Hubby n I are new at this way of living n it’s been so challenging to cook anything without cheese. So helpful ! Thanks! :) Pls link any other helpful tips! 😊
If a recipe calls for x amount of nutritional yeast I usually double it :) Always add it to soups and sauces and DEFINITELY mashed potatoes, tofu scrambles, gravies...literally EVERYTHING!
Can you make a video about soy-free vegan options? I am a vegan but I have a soy intolerance and it is hard for me to find soy-free mock meats and vegan foods that do not contain soy.
I am going to make some minestrone soup, I wonder if it will be good to add nooch, I've never had it in anything and was looking for something to try it in. Thanks!
I have seen and bought small quantities of flaked and powdered nutritional yeast - and firstly they do taste different and some have more flavour than others - more umami taste and so better than others for making a "cheesy" sauce etc. I have also heard folks say you "shouldn't" use nutritional yeast with tomato based dishes - most of my dishes do involve tomatoes - is there a clash of flavours or something?
I try to avoid anything with yeast in it, including bread (for bread, mostly I eat Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 tortillas, solid sprouted grains, they're awesome). I am not at all persuaded yeast can actually be nutritional but I could be wrong.
I don't remember who it was, but a youtuber suggested this recipe: cut the tempeh into strips. Boil it in some stock seasoned with some soy sauce, chili flakes and garlic powder (the liquid should just cover the tempeh) until the liquid has evaporated. That should take about 20 minutes. When that's done, let it cool, pat dry and bake or fry it. I've tried it and it's delicious that way!
Have you tried to make a sweet custard with nutritional yeast? I've made one that hot for food has on her channel. She made dessert trifle with the custard. It was very yummy!!
💚 Can someone recommend brands? I’m very open to alternative foods/condiments etc and the one time I tried it I hated it which is very unusual for me since I tolerate a lot of things most ppl don’t 🤪
I wonder whether this is to do with glutamate. I've written a comment here about that and hope to see interesting replies. What kind of reaction have you noted, if you don't mind saying?
Same here. You may be reacting to the glutamate or the synthetic vitamins added. Glutamate is naturally occurring in many foods, but that doesn't change the fact that some people unfortunately react to it. Some people also react negatively to synthetic b vitamins, especially folic acid. I'm definitely not suggesting synthetic vitamins are bad, they work great for some people, some other people are just unlucky that way. All nutritional yeast has glutamate, but there are a few brands without vitamins added. I've had success with the latter, so that might be worth a try if you want to still use nutritional yeast at home in case you're only reacting to the folic acid or other added vitamins.
Some people are allergic to penecillin/yeast, mushrooms or other fungi. But the same species of nooch makes bread and beer too! if you don’t react to beer and bread it might be the vitamins.
Yaaaas girl!!! Nutritional Yeast is a GAME CHANGER!!! I love my noooch 😍 thanks for sharing girl!!! I love all of your content 💜🙏 I just uploaded my first video to RU-vid I'd love some support!!!💙😍
We just based it on the fact that a lot of people asked for nooch following the Aquafaba video, but I think he has done videos like this too! He is fantastic
