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Tahini Sauce

Silky, nutty tahini sauce ready in minutes. Whisk together sesame paste, lemon, garlic, and water for a versatile dip or drizzle.

Total time
5 min
Servings
6
Calories
142
Protein
5g
Tahini Sauce
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 1 whole garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk until combined. The mixture will seize and thicken.

  3. 3

    Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until silky and pourable.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately as a dip or drizzle. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Tools you’ll need

  • bowl
  • whisk

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