4 Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Dressing Recipes for Your Tastiest Vegetables Yet

As the new year approaches, I made a promise to myself to incorporate more veggies into my meals; ginger dressing recipes have been my essential sidekick in doing just that. Not only are ginger dressings tasty, but they’re highly nutritious and loaded with health-giving properties that will kick inflammation to the curb.

Originating from South-East Asia, ginger has some noteworthy health-promoting benefits. For starters, ginger’s properties, gingerol and shogaol make it a great anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative ingredient, according to Tory Stroker, RD, CDN, MS, non-diet registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. Because of these properties, ginger can also tackle inflammation for those experiencing pain. “Ginger’s anti-inflammatory compound has been found to help those with pain from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis,” Shayna Taylor, CN, holistic nutritionist says. It can also reduce nausea, diminish digestive discomfort, and remove free radicals or particles in the body that can trigger stress.

Ginger’s slightly peppery and sweet taste makes it a great addition to any dish. “I recommend with my clients that they add ginger to their meals such as in smoothies, salad dressings, or trying ginger tea,” Stroker said. Taylor also encourages grating or juicing your ginger to add to your dressings. “I like to use fresh juiced ginger and freshly grated ginger in dressings, marinades, and juices. It’s a great way to add flavor to your food while also nourishing your body,” she says.

Delicious ginger dressing recipes with anti-inflammatory benefits

1. RASA’s Cashew Carrot Ginger Dressing 

You’ll want to dip all your favorite crudités in this creamy dressing. Mia Rigden, nutritionist and creator of the ginger dressing, enjoys serving this as a simple side with romaine and radicchio. Enjoy!

Ingredients
1⁄4 cup carrots, peeled and sliced into chunks1⁄4 cup cashews, soaked overnight1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 thumb-sized piece of ginger1 tsp sea salt1 to 2 Tbsp water

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. It may take a while to get the cashews, carrots and ginger to blend completely, so be patient! If it’s too thick, add more water as necessary, one tablespoon at a time.

Store in the fridge for up to five days. It will thicken as it sits, but you can loosen by whisking in some water with a fork.

2. Jessica in the Kitchen’s Sesame Ginger Sauce 

Jessica Hylton’s sesame ginger sauce recipe accompanies any salad including her quinoa one. Pour this fiber-loaded recipe over all your veggies or grain bowls for a burst of flavor.

Ingredients
1/2 tbsp ground ginger2 ½ tbsp low sodium soy sauce2 tsp distilled white vinegar1 tsp sesame oil1/2 tsp sesame seeds1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)Juice of two limes

Add all the ingredients together in a bowl and drizzle the sauce over the salad.

3. SpiceRoots’ Ginger Garlic Paste

Ditch your store-bought paste for this homemade ginger garlic paste. According to Ansh, a cook and baker from India, ginger garlic paste is found in most Indian homes or homes that like to cook Indian food. The paste makes for a great marinade and can be added to stir fry. Add chilies for some spice and you’re ready to eat.

Ingredients
7 oz peeled and diced ginger7 oz  peeled garlic1 tsp kosher or sea salt2 to 3 Tbsp oil

1. Put the ginger, garlic, and salt in a blender2. Grind the ingredients to a fine paste, adding oil as needed.3. When the mixture becomes a fine paste, store it in a clean, dry glass jar.4. Refrigerate and use as needed.

You can use equal quantities of ginger and garlic for the paste. You may add more ginger than garlic or more garlic than ginger, depending on your palette—just make sure you do not add any water while grinding.

4. Maya Feller’s Ginger Marinade

This recipe packs a punch. Created by Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, this recipe doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. “It’s simple to prepare with minimal ingredients yet offers huge flavor,” Feller says. Enjoy over tofu or grains.

Ingredients
1 cup of Reed’s Zero Sugar Extra Gingerbeer1 clove of garlic minced1 large Vidalia onion minced2 sprigs of thyme1 tsp Black pepper

1. In a large saucepan add the ginger beer, garlic, and onions.2. Cook uncovered for seven to ten minutes.3. Use this to marinate vegetables, fish, or other proteins overnight before cooking.

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