The trend of putting nutritional yeast on popcorn is catching on because the “noosh” topping adds a unique flavor.
You can put your own twist on nutritional yeast, popcorn, but this easy recipe uses a little garlic powder and some salt. You can also try some onion powder or paprika.
The trick to making nutritional yeast popcorn is to add a little moisture to the popcorn before you add the nutritional yeast. That’s because the nutritional yeast is very dry and we’ll just slide off. This easy recipe uses some melted butter, but you can substitute a light spray of coconut cooking oil or olive oil cooking oil.
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Ingredients for nutritional yeast popcorn
You won’t need very much to make this delicious popcorn recipe. This is all you’ll need:
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to season
How to use nutritional yeast on popcorn
In a large pot, heat oil on medium high. You can test if the oil is ready by using 2 or 3 kernels. When they pop, the oil is ready for the full ½ cup of kernels. Shake the pan to ensure the kernels are in a single layer.
Cook the kernels until they are mostly all popped, shaking frequently. Once the popcorn has finished popping, transfer it to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the nutritional yeast, garlic powder and salt.
Melt two tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the popcorn. (Alternatively, you could spray the popcorn lightly with coconut or olive oil cooking spray.)
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast and seasonings mix over the popcorn and mix to coat the popcorn evenly. Serve immediately. (Keeps 1 to 2 days in an air tight container or zip-lock bag.)
What is nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast is a yellow, flaky, deactivated yeast. It’s not used to help breads rise. Instead, you can use it as a topper for popcorn, such as in this easy nutritional yeast popcorn recipe. It doesn’t really taste like cheese, but it can be used as a cheese substitute in small quantities, such as a mashed potatoes
The flavor is strong. Some people describe it as a nutty flavor or a cheesy flavor.
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Nutritional Yeast Popcorn
Equipment
- 1 large pot with lid
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to season
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil on medium high. You can test if the oil is ready by using 2 or three kernels. When they pop, the oil is ready for the full ½ cup of kernels. Shake the pan to ensure the kernels are in a single layer.
- Cook the kernels until they are mostly all popped, shaking frequently. Once the popcorn has finished popping, transfer it to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the nutritional yeast, garlic powder and salt.
- Melt two tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the popcorn. (Alternatively, you could spray the popcorn lightly with coconut or olive oil cooking spray.)
- Sprinkle the nutritional yeast and seasonings mix over the popcorn and mix to coat the popcorn evenly. Serve immediately. (Keeps 1 to 2 days in an air tight container or zip-lock bag.)
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