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Homemade Tahini Recipe

Making your own tahini is so easy and it's so flavorful, you'll never use store-bought again!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 76 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hulled sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons or more extra virgin olive oil ,see Note (see also blog post about why olive oil is added)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a clean, dry cast iron or heavy duty skillet over medium high heat and add the sesame seeds. Stir frequently until they begin to turn golden brown and then stir constantly. Be careful, sesame seeds burn very easily.
  2. Once they're toasted, let them cool a few minutes then add them to a food processor. Start by adding 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Process the mixture into a paste, scraping down the sides. Add more olive oil until you reach the desired consistency (*see Note)
  3. Store the tahini in an airtight jar in the fridge and it will last for several months.  Stir it throughly before you put it in the fridge because once it's chilled it's difficult to stir.  This makes a little less than 3/4 cup tahini paste, depending on how much olive oil you use.

Notes

  • * The texture may be slightly gritty, which isn't a problem, you won't notice it when you use it to make hummus for example. But if you want it a little smoother you can a high-powered food blender (I love my Vitamix).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 76kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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