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Easy Homemade Tahini

Homemade Tahini has a rich nutty taste and is easy to make with just two ingredients - sesame seeds and oil. It is so much better and cheaper than store bought tahini. Tahini paste is a perfect addition not only to hummus, but also to make salad dressings and dips.

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sesame seeds hulled
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

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  1. Heat a clean heavy bottom pan over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Stir frequently until they begin to turn golden brown in about 3-5 minutes. Be careful and don't forget to stir as sesame seeds burn quickly. 
  2. Let the seeds cool down a bit and then transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the olive oil. You will need to scrape the mixture down the sides couple of times. Add more or less olive oil as needed until you get a thick pourable consistency.Tahini is ready to enjoy immediately or store it for later.
  3. Transfer tahini to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for a month. You might need to stir it well before use, as the oils may separate.

Notes

  • Microwave option: You can also microwave the sesame seeds to toast them. Microwave the sesame seeds for about 3 minutes (checking at one minute intervals). When they are light golden in color, they are ready to be cooled for the next step.
  • Sesame Seeds: Use hulled sesame seeds for the optimal taste and toast them on medium flame while stirring continuously.
  • Blender or food processor: Remember that you will need a high powered blender or food processor to make tahini. If needed, you can also double the recipe so that you have enough quantity in your blender to make a smooth paste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138

% Daily Value*

Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.