5 from 4 votes
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This multi-purpose, easy recipe for Mediterranean tahini yogurt sauce is earthy, tangy, velvety smooth, and can be made in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
77 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 lemon (1/2 grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tbsp mint minced, leaves
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Zest half of the lemon and then juice it. You need 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, mint, tahini, water, salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over steamed vegetables, as a dipping sauce or over grilled meats.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
312mg
(13%)
Potassium
168mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.