Creamy Tahini Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this creamy tahini sauce, a versatile and flavorful condiment that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Crafted with rich, nutty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this 10-minute recipe achieves the perfect balance of tanginess and creaminess. Warm water is whisked in to achieve the ideal velvety texture, and a drizzle of olive oil adds a luscious finish. Optional additions like cumin and fresh parsley provide extra layers of flavor, making it a customizable delight. Whether you’re drizzling it over salads, pairing it with roasted veggies, or using it as a dip for warm pita bread, this tahini sauce promises to add a Mediterranean-inspired twist to any dish. Plus, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for make-ahead meal prep—your new kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tahini
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tahini and lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Add the minced garlic and salt to the tahini mixture. If desired, add the cumin for extra flavor.
Slowly add the warm water, a few tablespoons at a time, while whisking constantly. Continue to whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and has reached your desired consistency. You can adjust the thickness by adding more or less water.
Once smooth, drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk, ensuring the oil is fully incorporated into the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt or lemon juice based on your preference.
If using, stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh, herby flavor.
Transfer the tahini sauce to a serving dish or a closed container if storing. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.2 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2623 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18548 mg | 1427% | |
| Iron | 85715.7 mg | 476198% | |
| Potassium | 1093 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
