Name: Spicy Carrot-Miso Dressing
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, chopped if using a high-powered blender (about 1 1/4 cups), grated if using a regular blender; 1/2 cup filtered water; 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 (3-inch) piece scallion, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped; 1 (1/2-inch) slice of a large garlic clove; 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt, plus more to taste; 1 tsp. tamari, plus more to taste; 1 recipe Creamy Carrot Dressing, omitting the salt and using brown rice vinegar in place of the lime juice; 1 Tbsp. unpasteurized chickpea miso or sweet white miso; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (finely chopped if using a regular blender); 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, plus more to taste

Photo by Anson Smart

This is just one version of Amy Chaplin's Creamy Carrot Dressings from her cookbook Whole Cooking Every Day. Made by blending carrots with herbs and citrus juice until creamy, this dressing is light, flavorful, and addictive.

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