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Roasted Lamb with Buttermilk Tzatziki And Tahini

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The roasted lamb with buttermilk tzatziki and tahini’s buttermilk adds extra zest to fresh tzatziki and succulent grilled lamb.

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  • 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tbsp. Kosher salt
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 2 tbsp. black pepper
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 lb. lamb shoulder
  • Buttermilk Tzatziki

Do This!

  • In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Whisk in oil. Using your hands, rub mixture onto lamb to cover completely.
  • Wrap in foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place lamb, still in foil, in a roasting pan, and roast until an instant-read thermometer reaches 145 degrees F when inserted into the thickest section, about 2 hours and 15 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Open foil for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Transfer lamb to a platter and let rest, tented with foil, for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with Buttermilk Tzatziki.

 

 

 

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Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata And Tahini Sauce

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For a truly Mediterranean-style with lamb chops with mint gremolata and tahini sauce recipe, add a full-flavored but healthy side, like Vegetable Grill with Balsamic-Red Wine Glaze.

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  • Lamb Chops
  • 4 rib lamb chops
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 4 sprig torn mint
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
  • Gremolata
  • Tahini sauce for serving

Do This!

  • Place lamb chops, olive oil, torn mint, garlic, and pepper in a large, sealable plastic bag. Toss to coat lamb chops and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Remove chops, wipe off excess marinade, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Broil chops on high until medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chops to the serving plate, drizzle with mint gremolata and garnish with fresh mint.
  • Serve with tahini sauce
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Fusilli with Asparagus, Tahini, And Peas Recipe

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Fresh and full of flavor, this colorful dish features playful strands of long fusilli pasta with crisp sugar snap peas, tahini, and asparagus in a light shallot and lemon zest broth.

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  • 12 oz. long fusilli pasta
  • 1 lb. asparagus
  • 4 oz. sugar snap peas
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 3/4 c. minced shallots
  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
  • 1 c. the reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • grated Parmesan

Do This!

  • Bring a 5- to 6-qt pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs, adding asparagus and sugar snaps 3 minutes before pasta will be done, and peas 2 minutes before done.
  • Drain pasta and vegetable mixture.
  • While pasta cooks, heat oil in a 10- to 12-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, tahini, salt, and pepper; sauté 5 minutes until tender. Add broth; heat.
  • Return pasta and vegetable mixture to pasta pot.
  • Add shallot mixture and lemon zest; gently toss to mix and coat. Toss with Parmesan and serve.
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Asparagus-Rice Frittata With Tahini Sauce

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Fresh tarragon, asiago cheese, and pancetta make this asparagus-rice frittata with tahini sauce something special.

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  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded Asiago cheese
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
  • 4 oz. pancetta
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. thin asparagus
  • Tahini sauce for serving

Do This!

  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with water until combined, then stir in cheese and tarragon; set aside.
  • In a 12-inch ovenproof skillet, cook pancetta in oil over medium heat 4 minutes, or until fat has rendered from pancetta; add asparagus and sauté 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in 2 cups cooked rice and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute.
  • Pour in egg mixture and stir to combine; spread into an even layer. Cover skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes. (Meanwhile, heat the broiler.)
  • Uncover skillet and place under broiler until frittata is set and the top is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Loosen edges of frittata with a spatula; slide onto a cutting board. Cut into 8 wedges; serve with your favorite pasta sauce, if desired.
  • Serve with tahini sauce
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Brown Butter Tortellini with Toasted Asparagus And Tahini

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This simple brown butter tortellini with toasted asparagus and tahini dish has an ingredient list that looks basic. But thanks to rich, nutty brown butter, it’s packed with big flavor.

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  • 1 lb. cheese tortellini
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 8 oz. thin asparagus
  • 2 clove garlic
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
  • Grated Parmesan

Do This!

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 strips of zest from the lemon. Thinly slice zest.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and garlic, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt, tahini, and pepper, and cook tossing occasionally, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, add lemon zest, and cook, tossing, until butter turns golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Toss asparagus mixture withtarragon. Serve with Parmesan, if desired.
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Orange and Cumin Leg of Lamb with Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Tahini

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This roasted dish is simple but bright, with grape tomatoes, garlic, cumin, and orange all working to create a subtle Mediterranean feel.

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  • 4 pt. grape tomatoes
  • 1 head garlic
  • 12 sprig fresh thyme
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 navel orange
  • 1 6- to 7-lb bone-in leg of lamb
  • A tbsp. ground cumin

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In a large roasting pan, toss the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, oil, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove strips of orange zest. Thinly slice the zest. Nestle the lamb in the tomatoes, pushing them to the sides of the pan as necessary.
  • Season the lamb with the cumin, tahini, 2 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp pepper, then rub with the orange zest.
  • Roast the lamb to desired doneness, 130°F for medium-rare, 90 to 105 minutes.
  • Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the tomatoes and garlic.
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Asparagus, Tahini, And Potato Pizza

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If you haven’t put potatoes and tahini on pizza before, be prepared.  The combo will ignite your taste buds. The trick for this recipe is to slice them very, very thin.

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  • Cornmeal
  • 1 lb. pizza dough
  • 2 medium Yukon gold or other waxy potatoes
  • 12 oz. asparagus
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
  • Shape the dough into a 16-in.-long oval or rectangle and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, tahini, asparagus, onion, oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Scatter the vegetables and cheese over the dough and bake until the potatoes are tender and the crust is golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.

 

 

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus With Tahini Sauce

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This prosciutto wrapped asparagus with tahini sauce is so far the easiest, tastiest appetizer with just three ingredients and ten min prep.

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  • 6 ounces sliced prosciutto, halved horizontally
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Tahini sauce for serving

Do This!

  • Working one at a time, wrap halved prosciutto slice on each asparagus spear at an angle, covering the entire length of the spear.
  • Repeat with remaining prosciutto and asparagus.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add asparagus and cook until prosciutto is crisp and asparagus is tender- about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with tahini sauce.

 

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Asparagus and Ricotta Tart With Tahini Recipe

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This flaky puff pastry tart, smeared with creamy ricotta, tahini, and layered with roasted asparagus, is the perfect way to squeeze in a serving of veggies.

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-oz pkg.), thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 1 c. ricotta cheese
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 scallions, 2 finely chopped and 2 thinly sliced
  • 3/4 c. cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1⁄4 cup chopped
  • 1/4 c. fresh tarragon leaves, 1 tbsp. chopped
  • 12 oz. asparagus, halved
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 4 c. mixed greens

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 425°F and place oven rack in lower third of the oven.
  • Unfold the pastry onto a piece of parchment paper and roll 1/2″ bigger on all sides. Slide the parchment onto a baking sheet.
  • Beat the egg in a bowl. Lightly brush a 1/2″ border of egg around the pastry. Add the ricotta and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the bowl with the remaining egg. Finely grate the zest of the lemon and tahini into the bowl; mix to combine.
  • Fold in the chopped scallions and chopped herbs, and then spread onto the pastry, leaving the 1/2″ border of egg uncovered.
  • Top with the asparagus and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine the juice of the lemon, the honey, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss with the greens and remaining scallions and herbs. Serve with the tart.
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Grilled Asparagus and Shiitake Tacos With Tahini Sauce

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For a fresh healthy spin on Mexican dish, try these grilled asparagus and shiitake tacos with tahini. It is also healthy than any ordinary taco dish.

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  • 3 tbsp. canola oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed with press
  • 1 tsp. ground chipotle chile
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
  • 1 bunch green onions, trimmed
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 c. homemade or prepared guacamole
  • Lime wedges
  • cilantro sprigs
  • Tahini sauce for serving

Do This!

  • Heat grill on medium. In a large baking dish, combine oil, garlic, chipotle, and salt.
  • Add asparagus, shiitakes, and green onions; toss to coat. Grill asparagus until tender and lightly charred, turning occasionally; 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Grill shiitakes and green onions until lightly charred, turning occasionally; 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to cutting board.
  • Cut asparagus and green onions into 2″ lengths and sliced shiitakes. Serve with corn tortillas, guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro, and tahini sauce.