Heart-Healthy Creamy Tahini Sauce
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Tahini Sauce, a velvety blend of nutty tahini, zesty fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and fragrant parsley. This easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, offering a versatile, nutrient-packed sauce that's perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, tossing with salads, or serving as a savory dip. Infused with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with earthy cumin, sea salt, and black pepper, it strikes the perfect balance of creamy richness and bright, bold flavors—all while staying heart-conscious. Make a batch today and enjoy a guilt-free, Mediterranean-inspired condiment that adds depth and vibrance to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine tahini and fresh lemon juice. Stir vigorously to combine until the mixture thickens.
Gradually add water to the tahini mixture, stirring continuously until smooth and creamy. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
Add the minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as preferred with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Transfer the tahini sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container if storing.
The sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1302 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9309 mg | 716% | |
| Iron | 42858.6 mg | 238103% | |
| Potassium | 676 mg | 14% | |
*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.
