Tahini Sauce Recipe

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5 from 21 votes

This Tahini Sauce blends sesame tahini with garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, and sea salt to create a creamy, tangy condiment. The addition of water thins the sauce to a smooth consistency, making it versatile for drizzling or dipping. Its balance of nuttiness and bright citrus notes makes it a practical choice for salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats.

Prep Time

5 mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 135 kcal

Course: Side Dish, Condiments

Cuisine: Lebanese

Ingredients

¾ cup tahini
2 garlic finely minced cloves
lemon juice of 2
½ teaspoon cumin ground
1/3 cup water
salt sea salt, to taste

Instructions

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Add all of the ingredients together in a medium-size bowl except for the water.
Whisk it together until combined while slowly drizzling in the water to thin it out.
Keep cool until ready to serve.

Notes

You can prepare this sauce up to three days in advance and keep it refrigerated.
Store the tahini sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to 10 days; freezing is not recommended.
Both raw and toasted tahini can be used, or you can make your own tahini for this recipe.
Strain the sauce if you prefer a smoother texture without garlic chunks.
Use ground white pepper if adding pepper to maintain a smooth, consistent color.
Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired sauce thickness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 103mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Calories	135kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	9mg	0%
Potassium	103mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	15IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	33mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%

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