Summary
Emerging research is showing a connection between gut health and inflammation, including the inflammation that can lead to lifestyle diseases. Fermented foods that include probiotics, along with fiber from plant-based foods, can help to balance healthy bacteria in the gut. When you have a variety of high fiber, plant-based foods plus fermented foods that include probiotics (like miso!) your digestion improves and your risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes may decrease. Also, this sauce tastes pretty darn good on everything from grain bowls to salads to sandwiches, making it an easy way to get in a daily dose of probiotics.
Ingredients
Directions
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until the peanut butter and miso are completely dissolved. Alternatively, you could add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Taste for additional ingredients of choice (ginger for spice, tamari for umami, peanut butter for peanut).
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Instead of peanut butter use almond butter.
Peanut allergy?
Use sunflower butter or tahini in place of peanut butter.
Sugar-free
Instead of maple syrup use date paste.
Storage
Make this sauce for the week and store in an airtight container or sealed mason jar and keep refrigerated up to 7 days. Note, it may thicken as it sits. You can add 1–2 tablespoons of water to return it to a sauce consistency.
