How to Use nutritional yeast in a Sentence

nutritional yeast

noun
  • Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, and blend until very smooth.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Add some turmeric and nutritional yeast to give it a yellow color.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Transfer to a blender with the nutritional yeast and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • That being said, there's no single group that nutritional yeast is designed for, so anyone can eat it.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Once the pesto is processed, stir in 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • Blend into pesto or pulse them with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free Parmesan, or use them as a crust for tofu or veggies.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Pair it with potato chips fried by the handful in a Dutch oven pot, and finish it with a sprinkling of kosher salt and nutritional yeast.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Evan, who had never heard of or tasted nutritional yeast, was blown away by the hippified seasoning.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Add the salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, garlic, and herbs, stirring gently.
    — CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Before baking, toss the kale with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Protein-rich nutritional yeast and peanut butter powder coat popcorn evenly, while Parmesan cheese melts on top.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 4 May 2026
  • For an equally gripping vegan alternative, try swapping out the butter for olive oil and the cheese for nutritional yeast.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Try nutritional yeast mixed into homemade sauces and batters, or sprinkled onto savory dishes, for a nutty, cheesy flavor without dairy.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Since nutritional yeast is plant-based, it can be used by those following vegan diets, which are commonly low in B12.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Since nutritional yeast is plant-based, it can be used by those following vegan diets, which are commonly low in B12.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, unflavored protein powder, Parmesan, and a handful of pumpkin seeds.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 4 May 2026
  • Try adding avocado, chickpeas, or nutritional yeast.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Sauté it with olive oil or butter and seasonings such as nutritional yeast, black salt (for an eggy flavor), garlic powder, onion powder, and turmeric (to mimic the golden color).
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Try healthier alternatives like salt-free seasoning blends, nutritional yeast, or cinnamon.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Nutritional Profile Adding fortified nutritional yeast to your diet is a great way to boost your B vitamin intake.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Some include egg yolk and soy, others incorporate nutritional yeast, fruit concentrates, alternative sweeteners or miso.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Goldsmith also said that vitamin B12—commonly added to plant milks, cereals and nutritional yeast—requires close attention.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Unlike brewer's yeast, which is activated, nutritional yeast is a deactivated or inactive strain of the fungus Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
  • While fortified nutritional yeast provides B12 and is a good addition to a vegetarian diet, fortification levels vary widely across brands.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In this viral Chicken Soup Salad, the nutritional yeast lends subtle cheesy quality, and the aromatic veggie blend and herbs help this creamy chicken salad taste surprisingly similar to the comfort food soup that inspired it.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Fortified nutritional yeast is a simple source of various B vitamins, essential nutrients for energy production.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026

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