Tahini Sauce

Tahini is a thick sauce made from grinding hulled and lightly roasted sesame seeds. Originating in the Middle East, tahini has become increasingly popular in numerous recipes around the world, from hearty falafel sandwiches to modern salads to hummus.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Course Dressing

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings

Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

1 Food Processor

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice one lemon =1/4 cup
16 ounces tahini 1 jar
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp cumin ground
1 cup ice water made need a little more to thin the tahini

Instructions

Pour the tahini on top
Pour the tahini on top
Add the lemon juice
Add the salt and cumin
Process until the mixture looks peanut-buttery, about 1 minute.
Stream in the ice water, a little at a time, with the motor running.
Process just until the mixture is smooth and creamy and lightens in color.

Notes

How to use the Tahini Sauce:

Dip raw veggies in it. ...
Spread it on toast. ...
Drizzle it on falafel. ...
Dress your salad with it. ...
Stir it into soup. ...
Add to smoothies…
Drizzle on sweet potatoes…
Make hummus…

This tahini sauce keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 1 week. The tahini may thicken with time; whisk in additional cold water as necessary to thin the sauce.

The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based on ingredients and products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 402mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 4mgVitamin K: 1µgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mgMagnesium: 37mgPhosphorus: 301mgSelenium: 13µgZinc: 2mg

Keyword Gluten Free, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Sesame seeds, Vegan, Vegetarian