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Simple Ginger Dressing

February 27, 2013 by christine

When I get home from work, I’m usually confronted with the I-want-dinner-now stare from hungry chihuahuas.

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Their dinner is always served before I start preparing our dinner so they can beg for dinner number two while we’re eating. I’m usually just as eager for dinner after a busy day, but like to keep things simple sometimes. While at Whole Foods last weekend, I got talked into a pricey jar of organic salsa when the sampling chef said she uses it in rice and quinoa. I decided to try that last night cooking 1/2 cup of quinoa with frozen corn and edamame in veggie broth and the salsa.

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It was a simple meal, just simmer the ingredients stove top for 20 minutes and…

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Dinner is ready.

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I topped it with nutritional yeast and a seasoning blend for a simple and energizing pre-run dinner.

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And had the leftovers for lunch today with Trader Joe’s Vegan Mozzarella Shreds melted on top.

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It was a perfect simple and versatile dish where the leftovers could even be frozen for future fast and hearty vegan meals.

I kept things simple and raw tonight with a super simple and fast raw dressing using ginger, one of my favorite ingredients, and a banana for creaminess and a little sweetness.

Simple Ginger Dressing

  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 banana, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1″ thick chunk of fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp. white miso paste
  • 1/4 cup water

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender and enjoy! Simple, right? Makes 4 servings.

For such a simple list of whole ingredients, the dressing packs a lot of flavor with a smooth and creamy texture.

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In a vibrant orange adding appealing flare to salad greens.

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It has a wonderful sweet and sour theme without being loaded with sugar and oil. And it was perfect to coat a salad in loaded with sprouts, apple, corn, and spinach.

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And top with nutritional yeast, of course. :-)

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Filed Under: Blender, Dressings & Sauces, General, Recipes Tagged With: apple, banana, carrot, corn, ginger, salad, spinach, sprouts

Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    February 28, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Hiya! thanks for the note earlier today! I was wondering…since you have a Whole Foods nearby – would you like some coupons I printed out the other day? I can drop them in the mail if you want. I don’t have a Whole Foods anywhere near me…sigh…

    I think they are still good for a month.

    Anyhow…drop me an email jennifer s bliss at g mail dot com – no spaces.

    LOVE your dressings! Awesome! The dishes look amazing, too! And gotta LOVE that face of the little one! Awwwwwww!

    • christine says

      February 28, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Nice, how did you score coupons? And thanks on the dressing. :-)

      • Jennifer says

        March 1, 2013 at 4:49 am

        I found them online – after I printed them I realized they were specifically for WHole Foods! Eeeeek!

  2. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    February 28, 2013 at 8:59 am

    Never would have thought to add banana to this dressing– yum!!

    • christine says

      February 28, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      They’re awesome in dressing to add a healthy creamy sweetness, I have to buy them in bulk now! :-)

Hello! I'm Christine, an IT Professional in Northern California. I'm also passionate about a healthy, plant based lifestyle, running, fitness, and being eco-friendly. 40 (ack!), married, with furkids. Read More…

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