High Protein Lemon Tahini Dressing
Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggies with this creamy, *High Protein Lemon Tahini Dressing*! Bursting with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, the rich earthiness of tahini, and a subtle sweetness from maple syrup, this dressing is as nutritious as it is delicious. What sets it apart is the addition of protein-packed chickpeas, seamlessly blended to create a velvety texture while boosting the protein content. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this wholesome recipe is perfect for meal prep, staying fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Whether you're drizzling it over greens or using it as a dipping sauce, this versatile dressing is a flavorful and healthy addition to your kitchen repertoire. Keywords: healthy dressing, high protein recipe, lemon tahini, vegan salad dressing, chickpea tahini dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Tahini
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.5 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
Instructions
Juice the large lemon to extract its juice. You should have about 3 to 4 tablespoons of juice.
In a blender or food processor, combine the tahini, lemon juice, chickpeas, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and maple syrup.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides to ensure an even blend.
Once the dressing is smooth and at your desired consistency, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice depending on your preference.
Transfer the lemon tahini dressing to a serving bowl or a jar with a lid for storage.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week and shake or stir well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.6 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1529 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9340 mg | 718% | |
| Iron | 42859.6 mg | 238109% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*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.
