Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 (2-Tbsp servings)
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Calories
127 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vegan
Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce
Description
This sauce combines creamy tahini with bright fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. Freshly grated ginger adds a sharp, warming spice note, balanced by sea salt. The ingredients are whisked together, then thinned with water to achieve a pourable consistency. The resulting sauce has a smooth, creamy texture with a lively zing from lemon and ginger. Flavors can be adjusted to taste, allowing more acidity, sweetness, or ginger intensity as preferred.
The Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce is versatile for drizzling over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Its tangy and slightly sweet character complements fresh or cooked dishes, adding moisture and flavor without heaviness.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to one week, making it practical for meal prep. The sauce is not recommended for freezing as the texture may change.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey if not vegan, or agave nectar
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 4 tsp ginger you can try subbing dried, but we haven’t tested it, freshly grated
- water (to thin into pourable sauce)
Instructions
- To a medium mixing bowl, add tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, sea salt, and ginger. Whisk or stir to combine. Then add water a little at a time until a pourable sauce is achieved.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, ginger for stronger ginger flavor, or salt to taste.
- Perfect for salads and bowl meals! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Not freezer friendly.
Notes
- The recipe yields about three-quarters of a cup of sauce, suited for multiple servings.
- Adjust the balance of lemon juice, maple syrup, and ginger according to your flavor preference.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; avoid freezing to preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6(2-Tbsp servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1two-Tbsp servings | |
| Calories | 127 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.89g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.34g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.54g | 23% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 11.8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5.46mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15.32mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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