Orange-Miso Sauce

Mild, nutty flaxseed oil, the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, provides the perfect base for salty miso and sweet orange juice. This sauce is delightful over grilled eggplant, fish and chicken or used as a salad dressing.

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Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 /4 cup

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sweet white miso, (see Ingredient notes)

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

  • ¼ cup orange juice

  • 1/4 cup flaxseed oil, (see Ingredient notes) or canola oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon mirin, (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine miso, orange zest and juice, oil, ginger, rice vinegar and mirin (if using) in a small bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended.

Tips

Ingredient Notes: Made from fermented soybeans, miso is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking. There are different types of miso, in shades ranging from white and yellow to reddish brown and dark brown. Available at health-food stores and Japanese markets.

Flaxseed oil, pressed from flaxseeds, is a valued as a source of omega-3 fatty acids. It is highly perishable, so store in the refrigerator and use as soon as possible. Available at natural-foods stores.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53 Calories
5g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g 0%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Folate 2mcg 0%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 14mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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