
By Chef: Tonya Cole Lightfoot
Posted: February 24, 2011
Difficulty/Easy
This is a really quick and tasty dip! It takes inspiration from tahini dip and steps it up a notch. Miso and lemon combine to give it a nice tangy kick. It can be eaten as a dip, or diluted a bit for a very yummy salad dressing.
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbs Namu Shoyu
- 2 tbs Miso
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- filtered water
Crudités
- Any veggies of your choice! Cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper, celery…
Instructions
1) Start with a dry small Vita-Mix pitcher and blend the sesame seeds to a powder (you can use 1/4 cup tahini).
2) Add the remaining ingredients and blend well adding filtered water slowly until you get a desired creamy texture.
3) Serve with Crudités.
Notes
Options: Add 1/4 cup Namu Shoyu and a 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar for a tasty dressing.