Middle Eastern Tahini and Yogurt Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and flavor-packed Middle Eastern Tahini and Yogurt Appetizer. Blending the tang of rich Greek yogurt with the nutty depth of tahini, this dip is brightened by a hint of lemon juice, an aromatic touch of garlic, and a warm dash of cumin. Finished with a drizzle of velvety olive oil, a sprinkle of vibrant paprika, and fresh parsley, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it alongside warm pita bread or crunchy vegetable sticks for a crowd-pleasing starter that’s perfect for gatherings or casual snacking. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is your go-to for a healthy and easy Middle Eastern-inspired dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- optional pita bread or vegetable sticks
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and tahini. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the lemon juice, minced garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt and tahini mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the mixture achieves a creamy consistency.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, lemon juice, or cumin to suit your preference).
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
Sprinkle the paprika and freshly chopped parsley on top as garnish.
Serve immediately with pita bread or vegetable sticks on the side for dipping, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1722 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9621 mg | 740% | |
| Iron | 42860.4 mg | 238113% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*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.
