If the moon was made of cheese, we would eat it. But for vegans, babies with dairy allergies, or those on a low-dairy diet, nutritional yeast is your best friend. What is nutritional yeast, you may ask? Nutritional yeast, AKA, nature’s Cheeto powder, is actually a deactivated yeast that is sold in the form of flakes or powder. It’s an amazing source of B-vitamins and protein, especially B-12 which is important for brain health! In fact, nutritional yeast is a complete protein. This means it contains all of the amino acids a body needs but cannot produce itself. Because it’s a complete source of protein, it’s a favorite amongst those who don’t consume meat or dairy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a small onion or 1/4 of a large onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup potatoes, peeled and diced (140g)
- 3/4 cup carrots, peeled and diced (100g)
- 1/4 cup water (60g)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (30g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Method
- Place the Instant Pot on the sauté setting and add onions and olive oil.
- Sauté the onions and olive oil until the onions are soft and translucent, about five minutes.
- Switch the Instant Pot from the sauté setting to STEW setting, and add in potatoes, carrots, water, lemon juice and salt.
- Set the Instant Pot timer to 30 minutes and let the Instant Pot work it’s magic.
- Once the Instant Pot is finished cooking everything, carefully release the lid and remove the contents of the Instant Pot and place into a bowl.
- Allow the cooked items to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a blender.
- Add in nutritional yeast, garlic powder, turmeric and paprika, then blend until the cheese mixture is smooth and creamy. If necessary, use a spatula to scrape the sides of the blender, and blend again until smooth.
- Serve warm with your favorite veggies, on cooked noodles, or as a dip for grilled meats.
About the Author
Chelsea Hawk
