Vegan Chicken Seasoning
This blend gives a pan of tofu or potatoes a savory, chicken-style edge without any stock. Nutritional yeast supplies depth, while the herbs keep the finish familiar and fragrant.

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Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time10 MINUTES
- Course
- Marinades And Rubs
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 16
Ingredients
Savory Base
- 1¼ cups nutritional yeast
Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated onion
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons parsley (dried)
- 1 tablespoon basil (dried)
- 1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
- 2 tablespoons cumin (ground)
- 1½ tablespoons celery salt
- 1½ tablespoons white pepper
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Measure the Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.1¼ cups nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp granulated onion, 2 tbsp dried parsley, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 1½ tbsp celery salt, 1½ tbsp white pepper, 1½ tsp kosher salt
- Combine the Blend: Whisk thoroughly until the herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the nutritional yeast.prepared ingredients
- Break Up Any Clumps: Continue whisking, or pass the seasoning through a fine-mesh sieve if necessary, until the mixture is light and uniform.
- Store: Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight spice jar or container. Store in a cool, dry pantry for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Mix Thoroughly: Nutritional yeast is very light, so spend an extra minute whisking to evenly distribute the spices.
- Storage: Keep the seasoning in an airtight container away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight for the longest shelf life.
- Customize It: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika if you'd like a little extra heat or smokiness.
- Serving Suggestions: Sprinkle over roasted vegetables, tofu, potatoes, popcorn, rice, soups, gravies, stuffing, pasta, or any recipe that calls for a vegetarian chicken-style seasoning.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 2 cups seasoning — Serving size: 2 teaspoons
- Calories
- 16
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Protein
- 2 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 152 mg
- Potassium
- 58 mg
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Total Sugars
- 0 g
- Vitamin A
- 72 IU
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 8 mg
- Iron
- 0.4 mg
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight spice jar or container