Tahini Sauce

Name: Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tahini , hulled (Note 1); 2 1/2 – 3 tbsp water (Note 2); 1 tbsp lemon juice (Note 3); 1/2 garlic clove , pressed through garlic crusher or grated using microplane (to make sauce smooth); 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper (sub black pepper, Note 4); 1 1/2 tsp honey , optional (Note 5); Garnish:; 1/4 cup flaked almonds, pine nuts or pistachios , toasted (Note 2)

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This Tahini Sauce is a smooth and flavorful condiment made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of honey. Perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, salads, or grilled meats, and garnished with toasted nuts for added crunch. A versatile and delicious addition to any dish.

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1/4 cup tahini , hulled (Note 1)

2 1/2 – 3 tbsp water (Note 2)

1 tbsp lemon juice (Note 3)

1/2 garlic clove , pressed through garlic crusher or grated using microplane (to make sauce smooth)

1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

1/4 tsp white pepper (sub black pepper, Note 4)

1 1/2 tsp honey , optional (Note 5)

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1/4 cup flaked almonds, pine nuts or pistachios , toasted (Note 2)

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1. Tahini – sesame sauce used in hummus. Use hulled, not unhulled (more bitter). Tahini oil separates in the jar so give it a really good mix with a butter knife before using. If it’s hard to mix together (some brands are better than others – I like Mayver’s) you can also give it a quick zap in the microwave for 20 seconds to warm it up, makes it much easier to mix. Last resort – blitz with stick blender.

2. Water thins the sauce so it can be drizzled. It doesn’t dilute flavour – tahini is very intense!

3. Lemon is the acidity here. Substitute with (in order of preference): sherry vinegar, red or white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar.

4. White pepper is invisible in the sauce, black pepper leaves specks. Visual difference only!

Keeps 3 days in the fridge (bring to room temp to use).

Nutrition for full batch.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

144kcal

7%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

5g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

4g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

99mg

4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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