Tahini Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this tantalizing tahini sauce recipe—a creamy, nutty blend of tahini paste, bright lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a hint of ground cumin. This versatile sauce takes just 5 minutes to prepare and can be customized to your ideal consistency, whether you prefer a thick, dreamy dip or a light drizzle for salads, roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or grain bowls. With the addition of olive oil and simple seasonings, this recipe achieves a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Garnish with paprika or parsley for a pop of color and enjoy an authentic Mediterranean staple that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Store any leftovers for up to five days, making it a great meal-prep condiment that’s ready to transform your meals. Keywords: tahini sauce, Mediterranean recipes, creamy dip, sesame paste dressing, quick homemade condiments.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch paprika or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the tahini and fresh lemon juice.
Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it thickens and turns creamy.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix well to combine the flavors.
Slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk. Adjust the water amount until you reach your desired consistency (thicker for a dip, thinner for a drizzle).
Taste the sauce and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed to suit your preference.
Transfer the tahini sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with a pinch of paprika or fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.9 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1458 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1050 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1039 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.
