Lemon Herb Tahini

Lemon herb tahini is a delicious twist to the classic tahini sauce that is so popular in the Middle East. This is the perfect blend of tangy lemon, fresh herbs, and nutty tahini.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Very easy creamy sauce ready in just 3 minutes.
• A great way to use that tahini jar in your pantry.
• Creamy, nutty, savory with earthy flavor. Incredibly flexible to your preferences.
• Using fresh ingredients this sauce adds a burst of flavor to everything.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

• In the bowl of a mini food processor add all the ingredients.
• Pulse until everything is mixed well and cilantro is finely chopped. Taste to adjust seasoning.

💡Tips

• It helps to add water and lemon juice to the food processor before adding the tahini so it does not get stuck to the bottom of the bowl.
• For a thicker consistency start by 2 Tablespoons of water and add little by little until you reach your desired consistency.
• If you end up with a thinner consistency than you would like to add a little but more tahini paste.
• I’ve doubled the cilantro as this is how we like it, so feel free to double or even triple.
• You can use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
• Tahini is a paste made with ground sesame seeds and some oil. You can easily make tahini paste at home or find it in your nearby grocery store.

🧺 Storage

• Refrigerate : Store leftover lemon herb tahini sauce in an airtight container or jar for a week in the refrigerator.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• Make it your own and use your favorite fresh herbs like fresh parsley, chives, dill … etc
• Blend in some avocados for a green tahini sauce.

🍽️ Serve with

• This sauce is great drizzled over Mediterranean grain bowls, salads or served as a dip with pita bread.
• Serve as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies.
• Drizzle over your favorite roasted vegetables.

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🥣 Equipment

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• A mini food processor or an immersion blender will work for this recipe.

Lemon Herb Tahini

A creamy vegan dressing/sauce bursting with fresh herb and bright lemony notes. Use is as a healthy dip with your chips or as a salad dressing.

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Diet: Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 Tablespoons

Calories: 46kcal

Author: Amira

Ingredients

• ▢ ½ cup tahini paste
• ▢ ¼ cup warm water more or less depending on the consistency you like.
• ▢ ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon coriander
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

• In the bowl of a mini food processor add all the ingredients.
• Pulse until everything is mixed well and cilantro is finely chopped.
• Taste to adjust seasoning.

Notes

• It helps to add water and lemon juice to the food processor before adding the tahini so it does not get stuck to the bottom of the bowl.
• For a thicker consistency start by 2 Tablespoons of water and add little by little until you reach your desired consistency.
• If you end up with a thinner consistency than you would like to add a little but more tahini paste.
• I’ve doubled the cilantro as this is how we like it, so feel free to double or even triple.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container/jar for a week in the refrigerator.
• Variations: Make it your own and use your favorite fresh herbs like parsley, chives, dill … etc
• Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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