Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish, and check to make sure the miso is gluten-free.
"He who has never envied the vegetable has missed the human drama."
-E.M. Cioran, Russian Philosopher
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This is a great side dish to serve with Asian meals. It is also perfect with a simple piece of seared tuna or chicken breast.
Miso Root Vegetables
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 cup
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
| 3 tsp | red miso |
| 2 tsp | low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce |
| 2 Tbsp | maple syrup |
| 1/2 | lime (juiced) |
| 2 tsp | sesame oil |
| 4 large | green onions (sliced crosswise; keep the green and white parts separate) |
| 2 tsp | fresh ginger (minced) |
| 2 medium | ribs celery (diced) |
| 8 ounces | carrots (peeled and diced) |
| 8 ounces | parsnips (peeled and diced) |
Place the miso, soy sauce, maple syrup and lime juice in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Place the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
Add the white part of the green onions (set the green part aside) and the ginger to the pan.
Cook for about two minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the celery, carrots and parsnips. Toss well.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Toss the vegetables about every two minutes but keep covered in between.
Add the miso mixture and toss well to coat the vegetables well.
Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until the carrots and parsnips are slightly tender.
Add the green part of the green onions. Toss well and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 129 | Calories from Fat 24 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat <1g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 273mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrates 26g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 2g |
| Vitamin A 187% | Vitamin C 32% |
| Calcium 7% | Iron 5% |
| Vitamin K 58 mcg | Potassium 533 mg |
| Magnesium 33 mg | |