Easy Lemon Tahini Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
98 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Easy Lemon Tahini Sauce
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This easy Lemon Tahini Sauce is a rich, creamy and nut-free sauce. This healthy sauce is a perfect addition to vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Use it as a salad dressing, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps, or as a sauce for falafel.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon tahini paste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3-4 tablespoon water
- salt add to taste
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Instructions
- To a medium bowl, add the tahini paste, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic and cumin powder.
- Whisk to combine. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce is creamy and pourable.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Lemon Tahini Sauce is ready to enjoy. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Tahini: Tahini usually clumps together when stored, so you will need to stir ir well before using. The taste of tahini can vary depending on the brand. Taste and adjust seasoning or maple syrup as needed.
- Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce: Add finely chopped cilantro or parsley to make it a lemon herb tahini sauce.
- Uses: This works great to top on falafel, grilled chicken or veggies. Thin it down a little to use as a simple vegan salad dressing or dip.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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