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Lemon Herb Tahini

Published: Dec 7, 2023 · Modified: Aug 26, 2024 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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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.

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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡Tips
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 🍽️ Serve with
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • More Tahini Recipes
  • 🥣 Equipment
  • Lemon Herb 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.

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🥄 Instructions

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

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Lemon herb tahini sauce is a delicious sauce made with simple ingredients.
  • 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.
Pouring lemon tahini dressing over big bowl of salad.
Lemon herb tahini dressing is the perfect sauce that will add a unique flavor for your salad.

👩‍🍳 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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