5 from 4 votes
Tahini Sauce + Video
This easy-to-make tahini sauce is savory and satiny smooth featuring smoky cumin, zesty garlic, and a dash of bright lemon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
80 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup tahini paste
- 1/2 cup water (See Note 1)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cumin ground
Instructions
- Stir the tahini paste to thoroughly mix fat and solids if separated.
- In a small mixing bowl add the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic and spices.
- Initially the tahini paste will seize, but continue to stir using a whisk until mixture becomes smooth. The sauce should have the consistency of honey, but I like it a liitle thinner and add a tablespoon more water at a time more to achieve this.
- Store in clean container for up to a week. Stir before using.
- Wonderful served as a dipping sauce with vegetables and breads, drizzled over falafel, spooned over roasted vegetables and meats.
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Notes
- Sometimes depending on the consistency of the tahini more or less water is needed. Add more to get the desired consistency you prefer. Season with salt or more lemon if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
61mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.