Tahini Made Easy
Master the art of homemade tahini with "Tahini Made Easy"—your go-to guide for creating this creamy, nutty sesame paste in just 10 minutes! This quick and simple recipe combines two pantry staples—golden sesame seeds and a drizzle of olive oil—for a smooth, velvety tahini that’s fresher and tastier than anything store-bought. The key lies in properly toasting the sesame seeds to unlock their rich, nutty flavor before blending them to silky perfection. Perfect for enhancing hummus, dressings, sauces, or even baked goods, this versatile condiment is made to impress. Plus, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and easily customizable. Whip up a batch today and savor the taste of homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil (or neutral oil)
Instructions
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds.
Toast the sesame seeds for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn a light golden color and release a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the toasted sesame seeds from the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
Transfer the cooled sesame seeds to a food processor or high-powered blender.
Pulse the sesame seeds a few times to break them down, then blend continuously while slowly adding the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time.
Blend until the tahini becomes smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
If the tahini is too thick, add an additional half tablespoon of olive oil at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the tahini to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.9 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*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.
