Tahini Sauce
A creamy, lemony tahini yogurt sauce with gentle garlic. Perfect for gyros, wraps, grain bowls, or drizzling over roasted veggies.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup plain yogurt, whole milk preferred for creaminess
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, small, pressed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt, to taste
- 2 –3 tbsp cold water, to thin
Method:
Start Cooking- In a bowl, whisk tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
- The mixture will thicken at first, this is normal.
- Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust lemon or salt as needed.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving for best flavor. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Garlic press optional
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Tahini naturally thickens when mixed with lemon. Adding cold water slowly brings it back to a smooth, creamy texture.
- Finely grating the garlic keeps the flavor mellow and evenly blended.
- Add a pinch of dried dill or oregano.
- Stir in a little extra lemon for brightness.
- Thin with more water for drizzling, keep thicker for wraps.
- Add a tiny splash more olive oil for extra silkiness.
- Swap yogurt for dairy-free yogurt to make it vegan.
- Spoon into warm pita wraps, drizzle over grilled chicken or kebabs.
- Serve alongside falafel, or use as a fresh finish for roasted vegetables and rice bowls.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 201 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 61 mg | Potassium: 184 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 38 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 65 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Tahini
WHY WE LOVE IT
Tahini adds rich creaminess and deep sesame flavor while bringing healthy fats and plant-based protein to both savory and sweet dishes.
A LITTLE STORY
With roots in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean kitchens, this nutrient-dense staple has been treasured for thousands of years.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tahini is made from toasted sesame seeds and is naturally plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free, and rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and healthy polyunsaturated fats.
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