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Homemade Tahini Sauce

This creamy, garlicky tahini sauce is a Lebanese specialty and we drizzle it over everything from meat to rice to roasted veggies. This vegan tahini sauce is also great as a salad dressing, a dip for raw veggies or used as a spread in your favorite pita wrap.
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 46kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • salt to taste
  • warm water to thin
  • pinch cayenne optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic and a good pinch of salt. Slowly whisk in warm water, working 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth and creamy.

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Notes

Will store in air-tight refrigerated container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg