Tahini Sauce
A creamy and nutty tahini sauce made with lemon juice, garlic, and simple pantry ingredients. This versatile condiment is perfect for salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, wraps, and grilled dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisk
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- Add the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and cumin to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until combined.
- Slowly add the cold water a little at a time while continuing to whisk.
- Continue adding water until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Add fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous flavor.
- Mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon juice for a different citrus note.
- Stir in a small amount of maple syrup for subtle sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and thin with water before serving if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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