If you've never had Tahini Sauce, you are in for a treat! This Middle Eastern recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. Tahini Sauce is usually served alongside Falafel, Kabobs, and chicken.
What is Tahini Sauce Made of?
The word "tahin" in Arabic means "flour" or "to grind." That's quite a fitting name since tahini is made by grinding sesame seeds with olive oil.
Tahini is the main ingredient in this Tahini Sauce Recipe. It can be purchased online, in most health stores, or any Middle Eastern market. But why buy it, when you can easily make tahini yourself?
Tahini Sauce is made with Tahini Paste that's been thinned out with a mixture of water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Other ingredients like salt and cumin are added for flavor.
Stirring in a few tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley is a great way to compliment Tahini Sauce.
I also like to substitute half of the olive oil with sesame seed oil. This really enhances the sesame seed flavor.
My Tahini Sauce Recipe
This recipe is tested and approved. You can start with the proportions suggested and adjust the ingredients to your taste.
Maybe you are looking for a more intense garlic flavor? Easy fix; toss in another garlic clove. Perhaps you want it more lemony? Simply add more lemon until you are happy with the taste. Have fun making this recipe your own!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups tahini paste
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 T. sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 T. chopped Italian parsley (optional)
Recipe Directions
- Start by adding tahini paste to a jar.
- Add water and lemon juice, and whisk to combine.
- Add both oils.
- Using a garlic press, add the garlic to the tahini mixture.
- Whisk in salt and cayenne (if using); Taste and adjust, as necessary.
- To thin the sauce, increase the amount of water to get the consistency you prefer.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Mix with chopped parsley (if using) just before serving.
What Do You Eat Tahini Sauce With?
Dip...
Tahini Sauce can be served as a healthy dip. Serve that sauce with Pita Bread or cut up vegetables for a nutrition-packed appetizer.
Spread...
To use as a healthy spread in sandwiches, reduce the amount of water in the recipe to achieve a spreadable consistency. A falafel or kabob sandwich would be a perfect place to start! You can also spread it on flatbread to make Shawarma Pizza!
Drizzle...
You can also serve Tahini Sauce as a salad dressing! This includes both green salads, as well as bean salads like my Chick Pea Salad.
Is Tahini Sauce Healthy?
Tahini sauce is very healthy and fits perfectly in the Mediterranean Diet. With natural ingredients like sesame seeds, olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemons, you'll heart will thank you for it!
Making the Tahini Sauce yourself also ensures that undesirable ingredients like preservatives are not included.
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Tahini Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups tahini paste
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 T. sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 T. chopped Italian parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Start by adding tahini paste to a jar.
- Add water and lemon juice, and whisk to combine.
- Add both oils.
- Using a garlic press, add the garlic to the tahini mixture.
- Whisk in salt and cayenne (if using); Taste and adjust, as necessary.
- To thin the sauce, increase the amount of water to get the consistency you prefer.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Mix with chopped parsley (if using) just before serving.
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