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When I first started reading blogs about a year ago, I kept seeing references of nutritional yeast. Intrigued, I kept my eye out for it.

When I say I “kept my eye out for it,” I really mean that I made the Mister accompany me on a wild goose chase. I was determined to get the stuff. That cheddar popcorn everyone was raving about? It would soon be MINE!

After running around town and making the Mister pay $16 for what he referred to as bottled, overpriced fungi, I finally had it.

Naturally, I whipped up a batch of cheddar corn. Using nutritional yeast, parmesan cheese and some salt, I was sure I had created a healthy, cheesy explosion of flavor. I snuggled up next to the Mister and we both took a handful. I didn’t spit it out right away (although I wanted to). If I was alone, I would have, but I felt the need to pretend to like it because I dragged the Mister all over town (while throwing a mini tantrum) in order to find it.

Let’s just say I lasted about 30 more seconds before throwing in the towel and turning to Mr. Orville Redenbacher.

Not. a. fan.

Maybe it was because I couldn’t get over the fact that I was eating powdered YEAST – or maybe it really just tasted that bizarre — I don’t know.

But, I do have an entire bottle of it and am willing to give it another try if someone had a recipe they SWORE BY.

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So tell me — have you tried nutritional yeast? What did you think? 

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12 Responses to “Try it – Nutritional Yeast”

1. Meredith (Pursuing Balance) said:

   Yay nutritional yeast! I love it! And it’s full of B vitamins and protein! You can try it on top of pasta. Angela also posted this recipe a while ago: http://ohsheglows.com/2009/05/10/healthy-comfort-food-vegan-mac-and-cheese/

   Posted on August 25, 2009 at 10:07 am | Reply
2. Kirsten said:

   I have never heard of this product but after reading about cheddar popcorn I was intrigued. Curious if you find a better recipe!

   Posted on August 25, 2009 at 12:17 pm | Reply
3. K said:

   I’ve never tried nutritional yeast but everyone RAVES about it that I’m about ready to “keep my eye on it” like you. I still want to try it for myself – sorry you weren’t a fan!

   Posted on August 25, 2009 at 12:45 pm | Reply
4. Jenny said:

   hmmm, I actually am not too sure what the heck nutrionial yeast is but after your not so rave reviews — i can’t say i’m itching to try it!

   Posted on August 25, 2009 at 4:04 pm | Reply
5. Lizzy said:

   I’ve never tried it. I would be intrigued to try something new tho!

   Posted on August 25, 2009 at 4:10 pm | Reply
6. AnnQ said:

   Hmmmm….have never tried it, and – although I’m sure it’s good for you! – it sorta sounds nasty!

   Posted on August 25, 2009 at 5:27 pm | Reply
7. Lesley said:

   Ha, I love that “keeping your eye out for it” was really a wild goose chase never tried it but I think I should “keep an eye out for it” too!

   Posted on August 25, 2009 at 8:36 pm | Reply
8. Haleigh said:

   I have never tried nutritional yeast before. I will admit, I am a bit scared of it- okay, terrified. haha, maybe I will give it a try when I get the courage

   Posted on August 26, 2009 at 11:12 am | Reply
9. maybelles mom said:

   I adore nutritional yeast, but I think it is best when you don’t think of it as fake cheese. I use it in mashed sweet potatoes on top of vegan shepard’s pie or in sesame encrusted tofu. It can be delicious.

   Posted on August 26, 2009 at 2:37 pm | Reply
10. Mara @ What's for Dinner? said:

    I have a recipe somewhere for a peanut sauce with nutritional yeast… I’ll find it for you!

    Posted on August 26, 2009 at 8:12 pm | Reply
11. Jess said:

    I just made the chia chili cheese recipe this morning … It was really good. I had to search high & low for it too. I think one of our grocery stores has it in the bulk section. http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/2009/07/08/mrs-wizard/

    Posted on August 29, 2009 at 7:15 pm | Reply
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