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Substitute for Nutritional yeast

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If you’ve ever created a vegan “cheesy” dish, you have likely consumed nutritional yeast. If you are looking for substitute for nutritional yeast, here's a recipe for a homemade nutritional yeast substitute without using nutritional yeast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course spice blend
Cuisine American
Calories 782 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds raw
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 2 tbsp dried mushrooms such as porcini or shiitake
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional, for a smoky flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sunflower seeds and hemp seeds until they become lightly golden and fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow them to cool.
  • Place the dried mushrooms in a spice grinder or food processor and grind them into a fine powder. If using whole mushrooms, make sure they are completely dried and brittle before grinding.
  • In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, mushroom powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and smoked paprika (if using).
  • Transfer the mixture to a spice grinder or food processor and process it until you achieve a fine, powdery texture. This may take a few minutes of blending, so be patient.
  • Once you have a fine powder, stop the processor or grinder and check the consistency. If needed, continue blending until you achieve the desired texture.
  • Transfer the homemade nutritional yeast substitute to an airtight container or jar and store it in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Now you have a homemade nutritional yeast substitute that can be used as a flavorful seasoning in various recipes.
It provides a nutty and savory flavor that resembles nutritional yeast.
Use it as a topping for popcorn, sprinkle it over roasted vegetables or salads, or add it to sauces and dressings.

Nutrition

Calories: 782kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 34gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1175mgPotassium: 935mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 539IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 11mg
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