What Type of Mushrooms Should I Use?
We use cremini mushrooms for this recipe, which are also called “baby bella” mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms are the same variety as white button mushrooms but are slightly more mature and brown in color. They are firm in texture with a mild, earthy flavor. Feel free to mix in other varieties of mushrooms like shiitake or oyster mushrooms for a richer mushroom flavor.
What Is Nutritional Yeast?
Nutritional yeast is a cheesy-tasting powder made from deactivated yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, that’s sold as a food product in the form of yellow flakes, granules or powder. Nutritional yeast is rich in vitamin B12 and adds a savory, cheesy flavor without any dairy. For a dairy version of the recipe, you can use Parmesan cheese as a substitute.
Additional reporting by Jan Valdez