Tahini Sauce

Name: Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste), well stirred; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup ice-cold water; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

A creamy Middle Eastern sesame sauce made with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Drizzle over falafel, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or use as a rich dipping sauce.

10 minEasyServes 6110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste), well stirred
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup ice-cold water
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup well stirred tahini (sesame paste) and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. The mixture will seize and become thick - that's normal.
2

Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt and whisk to combine.
3

Whisk in 1/4 cup ice-cold water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce loosens to a pourable, creamy consistency. Add more water as needed.
4

Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley just before serving. Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for tahini in Tahini Sauce?

The entry for Tahini Sauce calls for 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste), well stirred. 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 Tahini Sauce low-carb?

A serving of Tahini Sauce carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 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 Tahini Sauce contain sesame?

Yes: 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste), well stirred. 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.

How many calories are in Tahini Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 110 calories, with 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Tahini Sauce?

Yes. Refrigerate Tahini Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

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