Wakame 
Avocado Purée

    For intense wakame flavor, 
try this easy, one-step sauce. 
You can also use it to top steak, 
chicken or tofu.
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    Try this sauce with Flank Steak Wakame Crepes. 

    • Duration
    • Prep Time
    • 1 cupServings

    Ingredients

    • 1 
large avocado, pitted and 
flesh scooped out
    • 3/4 cup 
packed fresh cilantro
    • 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
    • 1/4 cup grape seed oil
    • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
    • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
    • 2 tsp peeled and grated ginger
    • 2 
small cloves garlic, roughly chopped
    • 1 tsp raw honey
    • 3/4 tsp kosher salt (or 1/2 tsp fine sea salt)
    • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    • Remaining wakame powder (from crepe recipe; about 2 tsp)

    Preparation

    1. Place all ingredients in a blender except wakame powder; blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in remaining wakame powder (about 2 tsp).

    Nutrition Information

    • Serving Size: 5 tsp
    • Calories: 95
    • Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
    • Fat Content: 9 g
    • Fiber Content: 2 g
    • Protein Content: 1 g
    • Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
    • Sodium Content: 153 mg
    • Sugar Content: 1 g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat Content: 4 g

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