Tahini Recipe (Super Easy and Creamy!)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Tahini Recipe (Super Easy and Creamy!)
Description
The preparation begins by gently toasting hulled sesame seeds over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to achieve a slightly golden finish without burning. Cooling the seeds to room temperature prevents overheating during blending. The cooled seeds are then processed in a high-powered blender to start breaking down into a paste. Adding olive oil and continuing to blend creates a creamy, spreadable tahini with a rich but subtle sesame flavor.
This simple recipe yields approximately 2 cups of tahini, a versatile ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Its smooth texture and light taste make it suitable for hummus, salad dressings, sauces, or as a condiment on its own.
The note about blending speed and heat is practical; reducing blender speed or pausing can prevent excessive heat buildup during processing, which may affect texture or flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sesame seed hulled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds. Gently toast the sesame seeds (stirring constantly) on medium-low for 5 minutes, or until slightly golden. Then, let them cool to room temperature.
- Blend. Once the sesame seeds have cooled, add them to your high-powered blender. Blend on high for one minute, using the tamper to push the seeds into the blades, creating a tahini paste.
- Add oil. Add the olive oil and blend for another minute to create a creamy consistency.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 2 cups of tahini, enough for multiple uses.
- If your blender heats up, reduce speed and pause periodically to avoid overheating the mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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