The UMAMI Kitchen

UMAMI Crave the Fifth sauces and ready to cook whole grain salad blends are intended to help you create easy, EXTRAordinary meals without sacrificing flavour or quality.

We’re always finding new ways to enjoy our products. If you have a favourite recipe that incorporates UMAMI or if you try one of ours, please share it with us by tagging us on social media or by leaving a comment below.

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UMAMI Crave the Fifth Curried Maple Hummus

A traditional hummus made with our mild Indian style UMAMI Curried Maple is a delicious snack with crackers or raw veggies, a spread that elevates your favorite sandwich or condiment to pair with many proteins.

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UMAMI Crave the Fifth Brussels Sprout Salad

This is a quick, simple recipe for preparing brussel sprouts that even the anti sprouters will love. Few ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s a simple way to enjoy this vegetable that is so popular this time of year.

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UMAMI Chipotle Caesar Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower has found recent fame as a substitute for rice and while tasty, it can be labor intensive. This recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare and it’s so delicious that you’ll want to make it over and over. Only four ingredients and little prep, it’s a perfect side dish or savory snack.

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UMAMI Crustless Asparagus Frittata

Elaborate enough for company; easy enough to make any day for breakfast or brunch. This crustless asparagus frittata is a delicious way to use local asparagus when it makes it brief but long anticipated appearance at market stands everywhere. A drizzle of UMAMI Crave the Fifth Original just before serving is the perfect finisher; it brings together the all of the flavors of the dish to create one savoury bite after another.

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UMAMI Curried Maple Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes + UMAMI Curried Maple are a natural combination and these sweet potato fries make a quick and delicious side dish or even a main meal if you don’t have to share. We’re willing to bet that once you try this recipe, these fries will start making a regular appearance on your dinner table.

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UMAMI Chipotle Caesar Baked Potato Wedges

Potato wedges roasted in UMAMI Chipotle Caesar take a burger and “fries” meal to a whole new level! These can easily be prepared on the top rack of the barbecue as well as in the oven.

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UMAMI Harvest Soup (made with the Harvest Ready to Cook Salad Kit)

The Harvest Soup is a delicious one pot meal that will warm you from the inside out. The spice and grain blend are cooked in broth with a variety of root vegetables and tomatoes and then finished with a drizzle of UMAMI Crave the Fifth. One grain blend kit makes about 8-10 cups of soup which is good because one bowl won’t be nearly enough!

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UMAMI Garam Masala Soup (made with the Garam Masala Ready to Cook Salad Kit)

This soup is both hearty and delicious! Full of a variety of vegetables and a subtle hint of garam masala flavor, the soup is an idea cold weather alternative for the UMAMI Garam Masala Ready to Cook Salad Kit. Finish it with a drizzle of UMAMI Curried Maple and you have a satisfying meal with plenty for second helpings.

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Zucchini Coins with UMAMI Crave the Fifth

Tired of zucchini muffins and zucchini bread? Here is a different option for the zucchini bounty available right now. It’s a tasty snack, or served with a salad, an easy, delicious meal.

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UMAMI Curried Maple Pizza with Grilled Corn and Peaches

A masterpiece of local goodness…fresh peaches and sweet corn grilled only long enough to maximum their flavor atop a wheel of prepared pizza crust, covered in UMAMI Curried Maple. A few pickled radish and chopped cilantro or basil, finished with fresh parmesan and you have yourself a perfect pairing for your favorite Okanagan white!

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UMAMI Caesar Salad with Caramelized Smoked Tofu "Bakon" Bits

This vegan caesar salad has a few more steps than what would be required if you’re using one of those kits but the extra time is totally worth it! Romaine lettuce tossed with home made croutons, fried capers and “bakon” bits, finished with UMAMI Chipotle Caesar Dressing, Dip & Finishing Sauce is hard to beat!

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UMAMI Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Tart

This wild mushroom and caramelized onion tart on puff pastry requires a little prep for the mushrooms and onions but the end result is SO worth it! Finish with your favorite UMAMI Crave the Fifth Dressing, Dip and Finishing Sauce (pictured with UMAMI Original)

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