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Tahini Sauce

Servings 6 servings
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup 100% pure sesame paste tahini
  • 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup water
  • tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Crush the garlic with the salt to make a garlic salt paste.
  • In a blender, add the tahini paste, garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Slowly add water until you have the consistency you desire.
  • Blend until creamy.
  • Add more water if too thick. If using with hummus or a meat dish, keep it thick.
  • If as a condiment for pita or falafel, thinner is preferred.

Notes

Optional: a pinch of cumin, cayenne or parsley. Will store in refrigerator for 5 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tahini Sauce
Amount Per Serving (49 g)
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1.5g9%
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.85mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.