Tahini Sauce is made from tahini sesame paste. Tahini is similar to raw nut butters, but its made out of sesame seeds and is a great alternative for those with nut allergies. We love to spoon atop our falafel or as a dip with veggies. If you thin it out further, it makes a great dressing or marinade. Mess around with the flavors for different dips and dressings. This sauce/dip stores well in the fridge.
If you’re looking for an awesome way to use this classic dressing, try our gluten free falafel.
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of tahini (be sure to stir, this separates as it sits)
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of packed parsley
- 1 clove of garlic
- pinch of salt
- Add water until desired thickness (we used 1/4 cup)
- pepper or cayenne to taste
- Other possible add-ins: 1 tsp dill, fresh chives
Instructions:
- Place ingredients into food processor, except water
- Add water as processor is running, stopping to check for desired thickness
- Season to taste
- Serve atop our baked gluten free falafel, salad, or as a dip with fresh cut veggies
Nutritional Benefits:
- Dairy and gluten free: anti-inflammatory
- Good source of protein for healing and repairing
- Good source of fiber: helps regulate blood sugar levels and digestive health, diets high in fiber help combat many cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and periodontal health
- ½ cup of tahini (be sure to stir, this separates as it sits)
- ¼ cup of lemon juice
- ½ cup of packed parsley
- 1 clove of garlic
- pinch of salt
- Add water until desired thickness (we used ¼ cup)
- pepper or cayenne to taste
- Other possible add-ins: 1 tsp dill, fresh chives
- Place all ingredients into food processor, except water. Blend
- Add water as processor is running, stopping to check for desired thickness
- Season to taste
- Serve atop falafel, salad, or as a dip with fresh cut veggies