Tahini
Your taste buds will thank you when you use this creamy Tahini on just about anything!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame seed hulled
- Pinch salt optional
- 2-4 tablespoons neutral oil such as avocado or light olive oil
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Transfer cooled sesame seeds to a food processor. Add a pinch of salt if desired, and blend into a crumbly paste, about 1 minute.
- While processing, gradually add oil until a smooth, pourable consistency is achieved, about 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1107
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1107kcal | 55% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 103g | 158% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 41g | 241% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 46g | 230% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1463mg | 146% |
| Iron | 22mg | 122% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.