Miso is a wonderful source of various B vitamins, vitamin K, folic acid, zinc, manganese, and copper. As a fermented food, it also provides the gut with beneficial bacteria that help us stay healthy and play a vital role in both mental and physical wellness.
Millions of Japanese start the day with a warming bowl of miso soup (members-only recipe here), but if you’re not there yet, you can start with this 5-Minute Gut-Healing Miso Spread. Not only is it surprisingly good, but it’s also vegan, gluten-free and will help stimulate digestion and energize your body. Enjoy!
5-Minute Gut-Healing Miso Spread Recipe
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 0 min | Yields: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
+ 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
+ 2 tsp miso paste
+ 2 tbsp tahini
+ 3 tbsp olive oil
+ 2 garlic cloves
+ 3 tbsp lemon juice
+ 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
+ sesame seeds, for sprinkling on top
+ 2 tsp miso paste
+ 2 tbsp tahini
+ 3 tbsp olive oil
+ 2 garlic cloves
+ 3 tbsp lemon juice
+ 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
+ sesame seeds, for sprinkling on top
Directions
Simply blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and enjoy with crackers and/or cut veggies. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Amount per tablespoon
| calories | carbs |
fat |
protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.3 g |