5 from 14 votes
Homemade Tahini
Fresh tahini made from sesame seeds offers a creamy, smooth texture with a subtle nutty flavor. This recipe allows you to make it from hulled sesame seeds, with the option to toast them for a deeper aroma. Adding a bit of olive oil and sea salt creates a spreadable consistency suitable for use in dressings, dips, or sauces.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
107 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cups sesame seed hulled
- olive oil optional
- salt sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds (optional): While not necessary, toasting the sesame seeds can enhance the flavor of your tahini. To do this, preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Let the toasted seeds cool completely before proceeding.
- Grind the sesame seeds: Transfer the cooled sesame seeds (or raw seeds if not toasting) to a food processor or high-powered blender. Grind for a few minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture will start to become crumbly.
- Process until smooth: Continue processing for several minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture will become progressively smoother and start to release its oil. This can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes depending on your food processor's power.
- Add oil (optional): If the mixture seems too dry or difficult to process, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of neutral oil at a time to help achieve a smoother consistency.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer the finished tahini to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month. Give it a good stir before using as the oil will separate out as it sits.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Tbsp
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
88mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Tbsp | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.