Tahini Miso Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Stir together tahini and miso.
• While continuing to blend, slowly pour in first lemon juice and then mineral water until the dip reaches desired consistency (I like mine slightly thicker than homemade hummus).
• If using with pasta, add after the pasta has been cooked as so not to damage the miso.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Drain and refrigerate on a towel-lined plate until cold, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add miso to small mixing bowl and whisk in 3 tablespoons hot water. On a cutting board, add a pinch of salt to minced garlic and mash with the side of a chef's knife until it becomes a paste.
• Add garlic paste to miso mixture along with tahini, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth and serve with chilled asparagus.

Steps:

• Dressing:
• Purée jalapeños, ginger, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, tahini, miso, and 3 Tbsp. water in a blender until smooth. Season with salt.
• Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
• Assembly:
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Mash garlic with a spoon and stir into oil. Add chickpeas and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown and beginning to crisp underneath, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 2 minutes more. Add corn and 1 Tbsp. oil and cook, tossing, until corn kernels are golden around the edges and tender, 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle spice blend over and toss to coat. Season with salt.
• Combine lettuce, avocados, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle lightly with oil and toss to combine. Season with salt.
• Divide dressing among bowls and top with salad and chickpea mixture, then feta and some cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.