Vegetable
Mushrooms
Meaty, savory and low-calorie — the secret to bulking out dishes with umami.
Nutrition
per 100g, raw22
Calories
3.1g
Protein
3.3g
Carbs
0.3g
Fat
1g
Fiber
low calorieumami
Good to know
- •Naturally rich in umami (savory depth).
- •Very low calorie, with a little plant protein.
- •Don't crowd the pan — give them room to brown, not steam.
Great in
Seared as a steak topping or sideHalf-and-half with mince in bolognese and tacosRisotto and pastaStir-fries
Healthy swaps & pairings
- →Use to replace half the meat in any savory dish
- →Eggplant for another meaty veg
- →Sun-dried tomato for a different umami hit
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Nutrition values are rounded approximations per 100g and vary with variety, cut and preparation.