Garlic Tahini Sauce

Garlic Tahini Sauce

Creamy sesame sauce brightened with lemon and garlic, ready in five minutes.

Total 5 min Makes 16 oz Calories 90/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover

Allergens

Sesame

This tahini sauce whisks sesame paste with lemon juice, garlic, and water into a smooth, pourable condiment with a nutty, tangy edge. It drizzles well over falafel, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or grilled meats, and keeps in the fridge for easy use throughout the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the tahini and lemon juice together; the mixture will seize and thicken.

  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and salt, and whisk to combine.

  3. Slowly whisk in the water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce turns smooth and pourable.

  4. Whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated and glossy.

  5. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or water to reach the desired tang and consistency.

  6. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Garlic Tahini Sauce

    This tahini sauce whisks sesame paste with lemon juice, garlic, and water into a smooth, pourable condiment with a nutty, tangy edge. It drizzles well over falafel, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or grilled meats, and keeps in the fridge for easy use throughout the week.

    5 min 16 oz 90 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup tahini
    • 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, whisk the tahini and lemon juice together; the mixture will seize and thicken.

    2. 2

      Add the minced garlic, cumin, and salt, and whisk to combine.

    3. 3

      Slowly whisk in the water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce turns smooth and pourable.

    4. 4

      Whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated and glossy.

    5. 5

      Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or water to reach the desired tang and consistency.

    6. 6

      Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.