Green tea and mushroom broth with miso

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Green tea bag
3cupsBoiling water or vegetable stock
1teaspoonOlive oil
½teaspoonSesame oil
¼cupOnion; finely diced
½poundsWhite mushrooms; thinly sliced
¼cupCarrot; shredded
12 inch pc lemongrass; or lemon zest
1largeClov garlic; minced
1tablespoonMiso; wrapped in plastic
Salt and pepper; to taste

Directions

Steep tea in water or stock until brewed, about 4 minutes. Remove tea bag.

Heat 1 qt heavy saucepan until warm over medium heat. Add olive and sesame oils. Immediately add onion, mushrooms, carrot, lemongrass or lemon zest, and garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes. Add tea; simmer gently 5 minutes. Pour into thermos.

When ready to eat, unwrap miso and drop in thermos. Cover and shake lightly. Makes 1 large serving or two 1 cup servings.

NOTES : Per 1 cup serving, 179 calories, 7g protein, 8g total fat, 22g carbo, 0 chol, 646mg sodium, 5g fiber. VEGAN Recipe by: March 1997 Vegetarian Times Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.