Tahini Sauce with Lemon and Garlic

Tahini is enjoyed in many countries in the Mediterranean. Here is a traditional recipe for a Tahini Sauce that will go great with your falafel, or as a dressing.

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Tahini Sauce

Tahini Sauce with Lemon and Garlic

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mince garlic in food processor.
  • Add tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Process for 10 seconds.
  • Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Don't over-process! Salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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About the Author: Bill Bradley, R.D.
Bill’s passion is to live and teach the principles of good food, generosity, and how to open our hearts while we take care of ourselves and others. More →

4 Comments

  1. Bibi January 18, 2022 at 11:11 am - Reply

    5 stars
    My family loves this one with pita bread
    Thank you for sharing and inspiring me

    • Bill Bradley, R.D. January 24, 2022 at 9:01 am - Reply

      You are welcome!

  2. Bibi January 18, 2022 at 11:09 am - Reply

    Suzie I tried almost all of your recipe
    My family loves this one with pita bread
    Thank you for sharing and inspiring me

    • Bill Bradley, R.D. January 24, 2022 at 9:04 am - Reply

      Glad you enjoy it so much!

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