Green Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Green Tahini Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup packed green herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, dill or a combination); ½ cup Tahini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup of water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 green chillies; 1 large garlic clove; ½ teaspoon Salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
12
Calories
88 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Green Tahini Sauce Recipe

Eden Mayo

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This vegan green tahini sauce is a balance of nutty sesame and fresh herbs. It takes only 5 minutes to make. And you can use it as a dip for crudités, flatbread, falafels or fritters. Or use it as a grain or green salad dressing. It goes with pretty much any meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup packed green herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, dill or a combination), tender stems and leaves
½ cup Tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup of water, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons lemon juice, from one juicy lemon
2 green chillies, roughly chopped or a teaspoon green shatta (optional)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
½ teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste

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Instructions

Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor – or use a mixing bowl and an immersion (stick) blender. Blitz until you have a smooth light green sauce flecked with dark green herbs. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed. It should take about three minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust by adding more chilli, salt or lemon. I always add more salt.
The sauce will be very thick. Leave it thick if you plan to use it for a dip or spread. For a thinner salad dressing, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the ideal consistency.
Use straight away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Notes

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You can use any combination of fresh herbs. It's a great way to use leftover herbs lurking in the fridge. I typically use a majority of flat-leaf parsley with some cilantro and mint for freshness. See the ingredients section for combination ideas if you need more guidance.
Taste your tahini before you start. If it is a touch bitter, start with ¼ cup of tahini and add more after tasting the sauce.
I always add one teaspoon of salt, but your preference may differ. So, start with ½ teaspoon of salt and increase according to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoons Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 135mg (6%) Potassium 154mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1337IU (27%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2tablespoons
Calories	88kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	135mg	6%
Potassium	154mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1337IU	27%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	28mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%