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Vegan "Beef" Broth Powder and Seasoning

Make your own vegan beef broth and seasoning at home! This quick and easy beef-flavored powder is made with dried mushroom powder and a few select herbs and spices. Whip up a batch in minutes, and use this vegan pantry staple to add umami and depth of flavor to everything from soups to vegan meat replacements like seitan, lentils, tofu, and more! Yield: makes about ½ cup powder. To make broth, use 2 to 3 teaspoons powder per 1 cup hot water.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Soup , Condiments
Cuisine: American

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 fine sea salt Adjust to suit the intended use and/or your dietary needs. See Notes.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

  • Option
  • If you avoid plain salt or plan to use the mixture mostly as prepared broth, feel free to reduce or omit the sea salt in the powder. Then when preparing broth add miso and/or soy sauce (or tamari or shoyu), to taste. 
  • Storage
  • Since this broth powder is made entirely from dried ingredients it has a fairly long shelf life. Refer to the freshness dates on the packages of mushroom powder and nutritional yeast to get an idea. To extend freshness store the powder mix in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2teaspoons Calories 19kcal (1%) Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 355mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% 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.