Green Goddess Tahini Sauce

Name: Green Goddess Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tahini paste; 1/3 cup water; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 cup fresh parsley, leaves and tender stems; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems; 2 tbsp fresh chives; 2 garlic clove; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

A vibrant, herb-packed sauce that combines the creaminess of tahini with fresh herbs and bright lemon. Perfect for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or as a creamy salad dressing.

10 minEasyServes 890 cal/serving

FusionSauceBlenderVegetarianVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup tahini paste
1/3 cup water
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh parsley, leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 tbsp fresh chives
2 garlic clove
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1

In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup leaves and tender stems fresh parsley, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup leaves and tender stems fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh chives, and 2 garlic clove. Pulse until finely chopped.
2

Add 1/2 cup tahini paste, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp maple syrup (optional) if using. Blend until smooth.
3

With the machine running, slowly drizzle in 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, then gradually add 1/3 cup water until you reach your desired consistency. For a thinner sauce, add more water a tablespoon at a time.
4

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
5

Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6

The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If it thickens when stored, thin with a little water before serving.

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What is Green Goddess Tahini Sauce?

A vibrant, herb-packed sauce that combines the creaminess of tahini with fresh herbs and bright lemon. Perfect for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or as a creamy salad dressing. This reference files it under Fusion sauce: made in a blender, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Green Goddess Tahini Sauce?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of tahini in Green Goddess Tahini Sauce?

The entry for Green Goddess Tahini Sauce calls for 1/2 cup tahini paste. In its place: Unsweetened sunflower seed butter or cashew butter is the closest. Smooth natural peanut butter works where its flavor will not fight the dish.

Is Green Goddess Tahini Sauce low-carb?

A serving of Green Goddess Tahini Sauce carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Does Green Goddess Tahini Sauce contain sesame?

Yes: 1/2 cup tahini paste. The full allergen list for this entry is sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Green Goddess Tahini Sauce can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 5. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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