Low-Calorie Recipes Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes Low-Calorie Vegetable Side Dish Recipes Low-Calorie Mushroom Recipes Umami Paste 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews A quartet of ingredients—tomato paste, liquid aminos, dried mushrooms and nutritional yeast—makes this umami paste super-savory. Mix it into mayo for sandwiches, toss it with pasta, or try it in Umami Veggie Burgers (see Associated Recipes). By Andrea Nguyen Andrea Nguyen Andrea Nguyen is a James Beard award-winning author, cooking teacher and consultant. She lives in the Bay Area, where she experiments, writes, and also publishes Vietworldkitchen.com. Her latest cookbook is Vietnamese Food Any Day. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 50 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 12 Yield: 3 /4 cup Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low Added Sugar Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups chopped yellow onion ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1 cup water ¼ cup tomato paste 1 ½ tablespoons liquid aminos ¼ ounce dried porcini or other dried mushrooms, finely ground ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup nutritional yeast Directions Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt. Cook, stirring frequently and reducing the heat as necessary, until very dark golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir in water, tomato paste, liquid aminos, ground mushrooms and pepper. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and pasty, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in nutritional yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes to concentrate and meld flavors. Transfer to a mini food processor and process until smooth. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months. Associated Recipe Umami Veggie Burgers Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 43 Calories 3g Fat 4g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1 Tbsp. Calories 43 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 2g 3% Total Fat 3g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Vitamin A 82IU 2% Vitamin C 3mg 4% Folate 6mcg 1% Sodium 246mg 11% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 7mg 2% Potassium 117mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved