Nutritional Yeast

Here are 2 pretty good, kid friendly, recipes that include nutritional yeast. I have always loved the flavor of nutritional yeast. I use TwinLab Super Rich Yeast Plus. I found a 16 oz. jar for $20 at the Health Store. Regular nutritional yeast (no "plus") is around $10-$15. The "plus" part is chromium, selenium, vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, bromelain, calcium and magnesium. Pretty good stuff!

Pop Corn: this feeds the family
1 c. pop corn kernels
3 tbsp. smart balance or other light cooking oil
1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
20 or so dashes of salt

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add a few kernels and cover. When you hear the kernels pop, it is time to add the remainder of the kernels. Shift the pot around gently from time to time. Pop corn is finished popping when it smell delicious and the kernels are popping about 2 seconds apart.

Immediately transfer the popcorn to either individual bowls or one large bowl to share. Dust the desired amount of yeast and salt over each bowl or the entre family sized bowl. This should be done immediately while corn is still steaming. If the topping does not stick, lightly spray with cooking spray to give the topping something to stick to.

Microwave preparation: Toss 1/4 c. pop corn kernels in a small amount of oil. Place in a paper lunch bag and fold the end over 2-3 times. Pop for 1 minute in the microwave. Flip the bag. Pop another minute. You may need to flip again for 30 seconds at a time. Spray with oil and top as desired.

Tahini Crackers: recipe from my friend, Jeanette
1 c. super flour, which is 1 tbsp. soy flour, 1 tbsp. wheat germ, 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast then topped off to 1 c. with whole wheat flour
2 tbsp. tahini paste
2 tbsp. oil / butter
2 tbsp. water

Combine all. Add water until a soft dough forms. Roll the mixture out on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cut or prick the dough to allow for even breakage. Bake at 350*F for 10 minutes. Allow crackers to cool. Break into bite-sized pieces.