Starting off a sushi dinner with a steamy bowl of miso soup is a ritual I can’t seem to break. The soft tofu and seaweed flavored with yummy miso makes for a comforting starter, and I’m benefiting my health to boot. While the soup is a standard on Japanese menus, there are plenty more uses for miso and a list of reasons to pick some up at the store. Miso’s high sodium content makes it an ideal salt substitute in meals. The flavor enhancer is made by fermenting soybeans with a

B12-synthesizing bacteria , making it a good source of the vitamin, and one tablespoon of miso provides two grams of protein and has just 25 calories. The zinc and copper found in miso support the immune system and energy production. You can find miso paste at many supermarkets, so pick some up and start including it in your recipes. Try using it to flavor soups, salad dressings, sauces, stir-fries, and marinades. Have you experimented with miso in your cooking? Source

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Learn to Love: Miso