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How to Make Tahini
Learn how to make super smooth and creamy tahini at home with this simple recipe. You only need two ingredients and a food processor. Can be used in both savory and sweet recipes or enjoyed by the spoonful!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 145 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw hulled sesame seeds
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium low heat, toast the sesame seeds for 4-5 min, stirring constantly until they start to turn lightly golden and become fragrant. Be careful and watch the seeds closely as they can burn quickly! Remove from stovetop and let cool completely.
- Once seeds have cooled, transfer them to a food processor and process on high for about 1 minute, until a crumbly paste forms.
- Add oil, starting with 1 Tablespoon at a time and blend again on high until the tahini is a creamy, smooth consistency, about 3-4 minutes. You might have to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times.
- Taste the tahini and add salt to taste, if desired. Process a few more seconds to incorporate.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2 Tablespoons
Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.