Low Carb Creamy Tahini Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this quick and flavorful Low Carb Creamy Tahini Sauce, a versatile condiment that’s perfect for keto diets and beyond. Made in just 10 minutes with hearty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this smooth and velvety sauce is infused with hints of cumin for a warm, earthy twist. Its customizable consistency makes it ideal as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or drizzle over roasted veggies. With minimal prep time and simple pantry ingredients, this healthy, gluten-free recipe is a game-changer for anyone seeking bold flavor without the carbs. Plus, it stores beautifully for up to a week—giving you the perfect go-to sauce on busy days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 unit garlic clove, minced
- 6 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tahini and lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the olive oil and minced garlic to the tahini mixture. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly to achieve a smooth and pourable consistency. You may use more or less water depending on your desired thickness.
Stir in the cumin, salt, and ground black pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving container and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately as a dressing for salads, a sauce for grilled vegetables, or a dip for low-carb snacks. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.2 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1106 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9288 mg | 714% | |
| Iron | 42858.2 mg | 238101% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*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.
