Steamed Greens with Lemon-Miso Sauce

Steamed Greens with Lemon-Miso Sauce

Last night I gave an author talk at Book Larder in Seattle. I'm going to do a recap in another post but I thought about one question I was asked during a Q&A that I want to touch on. A lovely lady asked what my top three ingredients in my kitchen are that we don't grow on our farm. I answered with lemons, olive oil and coffee. And yes, those three ingredients are VERY popular in our house. However, if I could add two more things to that list it would be my beloved jars of miso and tahini. I think I use these two ingredients almost everyday and I can't imagine cooking without them. So, there you have it, my top five ingredients that aren't grown on our farm. Lemons, olive oil, coffee, miso and tahini. With the addition of those five, non Tumbleweed Farm ingredients I think we could survive all year long jazzing up the food we grow with some great flavors and textures. I made this simple side dish of steamed spring greens for us before I left for Seattle last weekend.  I love the simplicity of steaming my fresh greens and tossing them with a zesty sauce/dressing. This is a great side to serve alongside grilled meats, fish or simply served in a grain bowl with some beans for added protein. The sauce is lovely and can easily be served as a salad dressing for spring veggies like spinach, collard greens, or kale. I hope you all enjoy this as much as we do. I'll post about my book events in the next few days (or early next week). But in the meantime, grab a fork and dig in! Cheers from Tumbleweed Farm.

Steamed Greens with Lemon-Miso Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

Lemon-Miso Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white miso
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • warm water to thin if needed
Veggies
  • 2 bunches of broccolini, trimmed
  • 1-2 heads of baby bok choy, sliced in half or quartered
  • 2 tablespoons Gomasio (optional) I like this brand

Preparation

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. If taste for seasonings and adjust the flavors as needed. If the sauce is too thick add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth and pourable consistency.
  2. In a steamer set over boiling water add the broccolini and bok choy, cover and steam until crisp tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. Serve the veggies drizzled with the sauce and sprinkle with Gomasio (if using)

Notes

*Use this recipe as a guide *Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary *Taste test as you go

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