RecipeTahini
Amount per Serving
- Calories: 100
- Protein: 3 g
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugar: 0 g
- Natural Sugar: 0 g
- Added Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
Tahini, a classic Mediterranean condiment made from sesame seeds, is delicious served as a dip or spread (try it with my Baked Falafel). It’s usually made with oil to give it a creamy consistency, but I skipped the oil and used water instead. I also gave the option of adding nonfat Greek yogurt to give it a smoother texture.
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This recipe makes about 2 cups
- 1 cup tahini sesame seed paste, mixed well (see note below)
- ¾ cup room-temperature water (more as needed for thinner consistency)
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 3 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt (optional for a creamier sauce)
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix by hand until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings, salt and lemon juice to taste.
NOTE: Be sure it’s sesame seed paste and not sauce—the only ingredients should be ground sesame seeds and salt.
Makes 2 cups; 2 tablespoons per serving
Nutrition analysis courtesy of Genesis® R&D