Creamy Hemp Dressing

Name: Creamy Hemp Dressing
Yield: Makes 2 cups (500 ml)
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (85 ml) lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) stone-ground or Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) light miso; 3 small pitted dates, or 1 large pitted date; 1 cup (250 ml) water; ¾ cup (185 ml) hemp seeds

Preparation info

Makes
2 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Kick Diabetes Cookbook

By Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina

Published 2018

About

This creamy dressing is rich in omega-3 fatty acids yet is low in fat and calories. Just three tablespoons (45 ml) of hemp seeds provide 10 grams of high-quality protein, 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, and an impressive array of minerals, including iron, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 ml) water
¾ cup (185 ml

Garnish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, the dressing will keep for 2 weeks.