Light Carrot-Ginger Dressing

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger
  • 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Put the carrot and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain the carrot.
  4. Puree the carrot and reserved cooking liquid in a blender until smooth.
  5. Add the ginger, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and teaspoon salt; pulse until smooth.
  6. Per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 17; Fat 1 g (Saturated 0 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 86 mg; Carbohydrate 2 g; Fiber 0 g; Protein 0 g
  7. Photograph by Andrew McCaul

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

427 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4g 8% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 48.9g 18% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 34.6g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11704mg 100% DV
Potassium 819mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 855.8mcg 95% DV
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4% DV
Calcium 104.5mg 8% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Soy Sesame

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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