Super Savors

Fish sauce, roasted mushrooms, “nooch”—there’s something ultra satisfying about umami-rich ingredients. When you crave That Flavor, these dishes deliver.

- Paul Kita Recipes by Gabriella Vigoreaux

Researchers found something funny about umami, that deeply savory flavor that makes everything from miso soup to ketchup taste great. When you add umami to, say, a pile of fries, people eat more of them. But when you umami-fy a nutrient-dense slaw, people also eat more. Which means: If you add a little of the good stuff to nutritious meals and snacks, you’ll eat more of what you need to stay healthy.

Researchers found something funny about umami, that deeply savory flavor that makes everything from miso soup to ketchup taste great. When you add umami to, say, a pile of fries, people eat more of them. But when you umami-fy a nutrient-dense slaw, people also eat more. Which means: If you add a little of the good stuff to nutritious meals and snacks, you’ll eat more of what you need to stay healthy.

"Cheesy" Spinach Broccoli Quinoa Eggs MAKES 4 SERVINGS

THE UMAMI MAGIC: Nutritional yeast, affectionately referred to as nooch, consists of Parmesanesque flakes that taste equally amazing in a quiche, on mashed potatoes, or over popcorn.

2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp olive oil

1 large shallot, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 cup tricolor quinoa

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

14 oz broccoli florets

1 5-oz pkg. baby spinach

¼ cup nutritional yeast

1 Tbsp lemon zest

4 large eggs

1. In medium Dutch oven or pot over medium, heat 2 Tbsp oil. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 4 min. Stir in garlic and cook till aromatic, about 1 min. Stir in quinoa and 1½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook, stirring and coating in oil, about 1 min. Stir in broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, until tender, about 12 min.