Recipe: Miso Lemon Tahini Sauce

DarleneBy Darlene

We are always looking for healthy sauces and dips to make that are both tasty and multi-purpose, as well as being healthy. This Miso Lemon Tahini Sauce fits the bill perfectly. We both love miso and Japanese food in general, so this is a nice addition to our repertoire.

If you haven’t used or bought miso before, you can find it in your local grocery store in the Asian section. Once it is opened you need to refrigerate it, and never, NEVER boil it! Miso contains live enzymes because it is fermented soy beans or rice (depending on the variety you choose) and if you heat it to a boil you will kill all the enzymes and healthy “stuff” in it. I won’t get too technical, but miso has lots of health benefits including B12 and zinc. When you choose a miso, make sure it does not have MSG in it. Read Rob’s article on the to find out more on that.

Miso Lemon Tahini Sauce

Miso Lemon Tahini Sauce

1/3 cup tahini
1 Tbsp light miso
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water (distilled if you have it)

This one is so easy you’ll fall over. Place all ingredients in a bowl. Stir with a spoon until smooth and creamy. Add more water if you want to use it as a sauce on vegetables like in the photo.

That’s it folks!

We’ve put this sauce on steamed vegetables as seen above and on salad. See what else you can come up with to put it on. Also seen in the recipe photo is our and Red Cabbage with Balsamic Vinegar.


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Miso Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe Photo Credit:
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2 Responses to “Recipe: Miso Lemon Tahini Sauce

  • 1
    Rob
    April 19th, 2008 09:43

    This is probably the most wonderful thing to add to steamed greens that I’ve found in a long time. It’s simple, quick and easy to make.

    I will often challenge myself to a week of no added oils other than coconut oil. This recipe is a wonderful way to dress up my veggies without oil and keeps me on track on my challenges.

  • 2
    lwd
    April 20th, 2008 07:53

    this looks delicious! gonna give it a shot next time i go grocery shopping


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