What is umami seasoning?

Umami seasoning is a flavor enhancing seasoning that is meant to add depth to a variety of recipes.

How is Sweetgreen’s umami seasoning different from other umami seasoning recipes?

Every umami seasoning blend is slightly different. Many umami seasoning blends contain mushroom powder, but Sweetgreen’s version does not. Sweetgreen mainly uses their umami seasoning for seasoning roasted vegetables to be used in salad and their mixture better complements these flavors.

How do you use this umami seasoning?

The best way to use this umami seasoning is for roasted veggies. Coat whichever vegetable you would like to roast in a bit of olive oil and sprinkle this umami seasoning on top. Rub the veggies to distribute it easily. Don’t add any additional salt since this seasoning is already salty.

Umami Seasoning (Sweetgreen Copycat)

Description

This Sweetgreen umami seasoning recipe is a copycat recipe of Sweetgreen’s famous seasoning used in a number of their salad recipes. If you want to make copycat Sweetgreen salads at home, you’ll need this homemade umami seasoning.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

Add the nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt and red chili flakes to small bowl.
Mix well until all the spices are evenly combined.

Notes

Storage: Store this umami seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 months.
Using umami seasoning. This umami seasoning can be used to season roasted vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots and cauliflower.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Sweetgreen Salad Recipes
Method: Mixed
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tsp
Calories: 25
Sugar: 0.3g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 0.4g
Saturated Fat: 0.1g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2.5g
Fiber: 1.3g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg