Vegan "Beef" Broth Powder and Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
19 kcal
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Course
Soup, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Vegan "Beef" Broth Powder and Seasoning
Description
The Vegan "Beef" Broth Powder and Seasoning combines dried shiitake mushrooms and nutritional yeast with spices including smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, oregano, and ground ginger. This mixture serves as a plant-based alternative to traditional beef broth powder. The recipe suggests adjusting the salt level to personal taste and encourages stirring the powder before use to evenly distribute flavors.
To prepare broth, 2 to 3 teaspoons of the powder are dissolved in hot water, though the amount can be modified for preferred strength. Additional umami-rich ingredients like soy sauce or miso can be added for more depth. The powder’s dry ingredients give it a long shelf life, with refrigeration or freezing recommended for extending freshness beyond the base ingredients' typical timeline.
This seasoning can be used not only to make broths but also as a general-purpose seasoning to add savory flavor to soups, stews, and other dishes needing a beef-like taste without animal products.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup shiitake mushroom powder
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast Any type is okay, but I highly recommend the non-fortified one by Sari.
- 1 to 1 ¼ teaspoons salt Adjust to suit the intended use and/or your dietary needs. See Notes, fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste, freshly ground
- ⅛ teaspoon oregano dried
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- If the nutritional yeast you're using contains large flakes you may want to pulse it in a blender a few times for a more powdered texture (optional). Starting with the lesser amount of salt, combine all ingredients in a bowl or lidded jar, and whisk to combine. Taste a pinch and add more salt if desired.
- Always stir before using so the flavors are well combined. To make broth, use 2 to 3 teaspoons powder per 1 cup of hot water (depends on how strong you want the broth to be; start with lesser amount). Tip: when preparing broth you can also incorporate a splash of soy sauce or a spoonful of miso for even more saltiness and umami richness.Refer to the post above for more ideas and ways to use your homemade beef-less seasoning.
Notes
- You can reduce or omit the sea salt in the powder if you prefer less sodium and add salty elements like miso or soy sauce when preparing broth.
- Keep the powder stored in a cool place, ideally in the refrigerator or freezer, to maintain freshness longer.
- The shelf life corresponds to the freshness of its main dried ingredients, mushroom powder and nutritional yeast, so check their dates.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2teaspoons | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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