Nutritional Yeast Recipes

Non Diary Melty Cheese

Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan. Gradually add water, making a smooth paste and then thin with the remaining water. Place on heat and stir constantly until it thickens and bubbles. Let it bubble up for about 30 seconds and remove from heat. Whip in the margarine.

Good on pizza, casseroles, open-faced tomato sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and enchiladas.

Makes 1 serving (27.8 oz.) Per serving: Calories 1417, Protein 54.9g, Carbohydrate 103g, Fat 93.2g, Fiber 41.8g. High source of folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and B12

Non Dairy Cheesy Vegetable Soup

Sautee 2 medium onions (diced) in 1/3-cup olive oil. Add to remaining ingredients. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender

Stir in: 1 cup Red Star® Vegetarian Support Formula™ (T6635+) Flakes 3 tablespoons margarine 4 cups cooked noodles or 3 cups cooked rice Optional ingredients: 1 cup either broccoli or cauliflower or both

Serve with sprouts and/or crackers

Makes 8 servings Per serving: Calories 335, Protein 16.9g, Carbohydrate 39.5g, Fat 14g, Fiber 11.2g. High source of folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12

Non Dairy Cheesy Bread Sticks

Sugar and Yeast Mixture: Mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons Red Star® baking yeast. Dissolve it in one cup of warm water (110 degree to 115 degree F) Stir a little, and let stand in a warm place for 10 to 15 minutes until risen and foamy. Then whisk in 1/4-cup oil.

With spoon, add basic ingredients alternating with one onion diced and sauteed, to the sugar and yeast mixture. Mix until smooth. Knead until soft ball. Cut dough into 36 even pieces. Shape into pencil size sticks. Roll in sesame seeds. Place on greased cookie sheets: let stand in a warm place until they double in size. Bake at 400 degree for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

This recipe makes about 36 sticks. Per Serving: Calories 58.5, Protein 1.67g, Fat 1.65g. Carbohydrate 9.26g, Fiber .77g. High source of folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.

Egg Less Egg Salad

Crumble the drained tofu with fork. Stir in all other ingredients including choices from the gourmet option list. Mix thoroughly. Use as sandwich filling or cracker spread. Add lettuce and tomatoes, or stuff a pita an top it with sprouts.

Nutritional Note: The Red Star® Vegetarian Support Formula™ (T6635+) Nutrition Yeast Flakes adds a cheese-like flavor and provides an excellent source of vitamin B12. Tofu contains essential fatty acid, isoflavons and high-quality protein without cholesterol.

Makes filling for two sandwiches. Per serving: Calories 85, Protein 7g. Fat 4g., Carbohydrates 5 g., High source of folate, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin !, vitamin B6, vitamin B12. Good source of niacin. (Analysis done using optional ingredients.)