Gingery Miso Tahini Spread
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Potatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat-Free
Delicious and very easy to prepare. If you like a milder, and
less salty taste, try mellow white or yellow miso instead of red. The tahini can be replaced
with roasted soy nut butter if you want a double dose of soy.
Preparation facts
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 Tbs (30g) red miso
3 Tbs (45g) toasted sesame tahini or soy nut butter
1 Tbs (15mL) water or stock
A squirt of fresh lemon juice optional
1/4 tsp (0.5g) ground ginger or 1/2 tsp (3mL) fresh ginger
Juice from grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 Tbs (10g) slivered scallion greens or chives
Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
Spread on artisan bread, such as sweet potato bread, and serve with
soup.
Note: Keeps, covered, in the refrigerator 1 to 2 weeks.
Recipe by Gail (Golda) Simon
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 57
Calories from Fat 34 (59%)
% Daily Value*
6%Total Fat 4g
3%Saturated
Fat 0.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
9%Sodium 218mg
1%Potassium 50mg
1%Total
Carbohydrate 4g
4%Dietary
Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
4%Protein 2g