Quick Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Elevate your meals in just 5 minutes with this creamy and zesty Quick Tahini Yogurt Sauce! This versatile recipe combines the tangy richness of plain Greek yogurt with nutty tahini, bright fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and cumin for an irresistible flavor profile. Perfectly balanced and effortlessly adaptable, this sauce can be thickened for dipping veggies and pita or thinned for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and grilled meats. With a touch of olive oil for silkiness and optional fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish, it’s both visually stunning and deeply satisfying. Plus, it’s a healthy, make-ahead condiment that stores beautifully for up to 3 days, making it a must-have for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and tahini. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Add the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are incorporated.
Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while stirring. Adjust the consistency to your preference (you may want it thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling).
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more lemon juice, salt, or cumin.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1300 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2616 mg | 201% | |
| Iron | 10715.4 mg | 59530% | |
| Potassium | 531 mg | 11% | |
*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.
