Umami Tacos

Every time you bite into a juicy steak, sample a dish with wild mushrooms, or nibble corn on the cob, you’re experiencing umami, the “meaty” or “savory” flavor sensation that is found in foods that are high in naturally occurring amino acids called glutamates. In this ultra-umami taco, maple-roasted shiitake mushrooms add an incredible “meaty” flavor and chew. A simple sauté of corn, onion, and poblano rounds out the umami, while homemade beans add protein.

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