Category: tahini recipes

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Nutritious Power Bowl With Lemon Tahini Dressing

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This nutritious power bowl with lemon tahini dressing loads with a variety of energizing and delicious, pure foods, they basically define nourishment. Not to mention how incredibly quick and easy they are to prepare.

Have This!

  • Three cups mixed leafy greens
  • Half cup shredded carrots
  • One-fourth cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Half of an avocado, sliced
  • One-half cup roasted vegetables (asparagus, sweet potatoes, zucchini, etc.)
  • Half cup cooked chickpeas, lentils, or black beans
  • One tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Hummus
  • Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Do This!

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk until well-combined.
  • Place greens in a large bowl.
  • Arrange remaining veggies and toppings on top of the greens.
  • Drizzle with the special tahini dressing and serve.
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Salted Tahini Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Slices

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Whilst not really low in calories, these salted tahini caramel chocolate cheesecake slices are sugar-free and full of protein and calcium. Add a little sweetener to the filling if you want a more classically sweet dessert.

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Base:

  • Three ounces dates, roughly chopped
  • A tablespoon mixed seeds
  • One tablespoon tahini
  • One tablespoon cocoa powder, plus extra to dust

Filling:

  • two ounces cashew nuts, soaked for at least an hour
  • Seven dates pitted and soaked for at least an hour
  • Two tablespoons almond milk
  • One tablespoon tahini
  • One-fourth teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of ground sea salt

Topping:

  • Two ounces dairy-free milk chocolate
  • One tablespoon coconut oil

Do This!

Base:

  • Add all of the ingredients together into a high-powered food processor and blend until combined.

Filling:

  • In a food processor, blend all of the filling ingredients together into a thick and creamy mixture.
  • Scoop out over the base, smooth out the top, and place in the freezer.

Topping:

  • Whilst the filling is in the freezer, melt the chocolate and coconut oil over a bain-marie, stirring well.
  • Once smooth and fully melted, remove from the heat and pour over the cheesecake filling and return to the freezer.
  • Freeze for at least ten minutes to allow the topping to set fully.
  • When you are ready to serve, remove from the freezer and container.
  • Allow to defrost for around ten minutes, then using a very sharp knife, cut into two slices
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Tahini Macadamia Crusted Tofu: Vegan/Gluten-Free Recipe

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This tahini macadamia crusted tofu dish that will really stick to your ribs. Crunchy and nutritious macadamia nuts encrust marinated tofu without any grains or gluten, but plenty of flavor and protein.

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Creamy tahini marinade:

  • Three-fourth cup filtered water
  • Four teaspoons soy sauce
  • Three tablespoons tahini or other nut butter
  • Two tablespoons lemon juice
  • Half teaspoon garlic, minced, or ginger, peeled and minced
  • A pinch of cayenne

Crust:

  • Half cup macadamias roasted no salt
  • One tablespoon coconut, shredded & toasted
  • One teaspoon cilantro, minced
  • Half teaspoon cumin, toasted
  • One-fourth teaspoon chili powder
  • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Tofu

Do This!

  • Place all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place soy sauce and water in a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  • Prepare the creamy tahini marinade and pour or spread over tofu cutlets.
  • Let sit for at least 20 minutes. Cutlets can also be marinated the day before the dish is prepared.
  • Place dish in the oven and bake for ten minutes.
  • Place crust ingredients in food processor and process until chopped fine.
  • Cover tofu liberally with crust mixture put in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve while hot.

 

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Tahini Protein Balls: Superfood Recipe

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These tahini protein balls are all vegan, lactose-free, grain-free, and gluten-free. Moreover, they are made of mostly nuts and seeds for a major protein boost.

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  • Half cups of mixed nuts
  • One-half cup of pumpkin pepitas
  • Half cup of sunflower seeds
  • One-fourth cup flaxseeds
  • One-third cup of chia seeds
  • Half cup sesame seeds
  • One-third cup of shredded coconut
  • Half cup of vanilla protein powder
  • One-fourth cup of maple syrup
  • Half cup of almond spread
  • One-third cup of peanut butter
  • One-fourth cup of tahini

Do This!

  • Mix all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until desired consistency.
  • The dough should not be too dry or sticky.
  • Shape mixture into balls.
  • Keep in a glass container in the fridge for up to two weeks or store in the freezer for up to four months.
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Sweet Potato Burgers Fills Of Green Tahini

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Thankfully, this sweet potato burgers fill with green tahini makes 12-14 burgers. For these burgers, you need a food processor to slice and dice the ingredients at each step.

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  • One red bell pepper
  • Half red onion
  • Two cans chickpeas
  • One cup packed cilantro
  • Three cloves garlic
  • One cup almonds
  • Two tbsp cumin
  • Three tsp coriander
  • Two tsp smoked paprika
  • Two and a half tsp sea salt
  • One tsp black pepper
  • One large sweet potatoes
  • Three-fourth cup quick-cooking oats

Do This!

  • In a food processor pulse and chop the red bell pepper and red onion.
  • Pour the chopped veggies into a large mixing bowl.
  • Place the chickpeas and cilantro/parsley into the food processor and blend until the chickpeas are a thick mealy texture.
  • Pour into the mixing bowl with peppers and onions.
  • Place the garlic, almonds, and spices into the food processor and blend until the almonds are a crumbly texture.
  • Pour into the mixing bowl.
  • Mash the sweet potato with a fork, or place it in the food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Pour it over the contents of the mixing bowl followed by the oats, and stir well to combine the ingredients.
  • Season to taste with more sea salt and spice.
  • Place the burger batter in the refrigerator to firm up for an hour or longer.
  • Preheat oven to 375°, and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop about ¾ cup of the batter into your hands and form into a tight patty.
  • Place the patty onto the baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Make sure that the patties are not too close to each other on the baking.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • After removing them from the oven, allow the patties to cool for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them with a spatula or your hands.
  • Serve with green tahini on bread, lettuce, or solo.
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Tahini Harissa Romaine Wraps And Salad

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This tahini harissa romaine wraps and salad is super duper easy to make. Moreover, it stays fresh for about three days in the fridge, so do not worry it will make a large batch. Feel free to give it in romaine leaves and with chopped romaine.

Have This!

  • Two cups cooked quinoa
  • One cup black beans
  • One cup chickpeas
  • One large carrot
  • Half cup parsley
  • Two tbsp red onion
  • A tsp coriander
  • Two tsp cumin
  • One tsp sea salt
  • A tsp black pepper
  • One bunch of romaine leaves
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Tahini Sauce

Do This!

  • Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and stir well to combine.
  • Season with more salt to taste.
  • For a salad, chop the romaine leaves and toss them with the quinoa mix. To make wraps, scoop quinoa mix into the center.
  • Top with a drizzle of the tahini harissa sauce.
  • Alternatively, you can stir the tahini harissa sauce into the quinoa mix.
  • Top the salad or wraps with toasted pumpkin seeds.

 

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Vegan Gluten-Free Caesar Dressing

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While this vegan gluten-free caesar dressing in this dressing does give it a sesame flavor, the texture is the closest the tasteful goodness without eggs. Furthermore, the capers step on where the anchovies stand out.

Vegan Gluten-Free Caesar Dressing: Have This!

  • Half cup pure tahini
  • One-half cup water
  • One clove garlic, minced
  • Two tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • Two teaspoons dijon mustard
  • One tablespoon capers
  • One tablespoon caper brine
  • Two tablespoon lemon juice
  • One-fourth tsp black pepper

Do This!

  • Put all ingredients in a food processor.
  • Let it gently all rip.
  • Refrigerate as needed

What Is Tahini

Tahini is a paste that comes from ground sesame seeds which are commonly used for cooking in Middle Eastern, Greek, and East Asian region.

This paste is extremely multipurpose which use in cooking sweet-savory dishes. The best part of Tahini is that it packs with numerous essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs for the day.

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Tahini Cumin Sauce On Eggplant Slices

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This tahini cumin sauce on eggplant slices recipe made a really thick and creamy tahini, cumin, and parsley sauce to go with these delicious oven-roasted slices. Furthermore, it is very tasteful.

Have This!

  • Three medium sized eggplant
  • One tablespoon olive oil
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • One garlic clove, super finely chopped
  • Fresh parsley to serve, chopped
  • Tahini Sauce

Do This!

  • Turn the oven to 350°F.
  • While it heats up, slice the eggplant lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Place them on an oven tray, drip the olive oil over top, and sprinkle the salt and the chopped garlic.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-25 minutes, until soft and a little brown and crusty on the top.
  • Serve it with the Tahini Sauce
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Tahini Varnish Tempeh: Healthy Snacks Recipe

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These tahini varnish tempeh bites were the product of a quest to make a more neutral flavored version, perhaps one that could be made plain. When left this plain, it has a slightly garlicky taste.

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  • Two blocks tempeh, cubed
  • One-fourth cup tahini
  • Two tbsp lime juice
  • One tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Half tbsp olive oil
  • Half tbsp garlic powder
  • Two tbsp water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Do This!

  • Combine marinade in a large bowl, adding water last to reach desired consistency. It should be thick and fluid.
  • Add it to the bowl and toss with marinade. Let sit for ten minutes.
  • While you wait, preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Spread tempeh in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes, until the outside edges are crisped.
  • Remove it from the oven.
  • Serve while it is warm.

 

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Tangy Tahini Dressing And Cauliflower Crisps

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This tangy tahini dressing and cauliflower crisps are coated in cornmeal and Mediterranean spices like oregano and sesame. After that, serve it with a tangy tahini dressing flecked with fresh parsley. It would make a really lovely appetizer, side dish, or snack.

Have This!

  • One head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • Two tablespoons rice flour
  • Two tablespoons cornmeal
  • A tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • One teaspoon sea salt
  • One tablespoon oregano
  • Two tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • A half cup avocado oil
  • Tangy Tahini Dressing

Do This!

  • Break/cut cauliflower into uniform bite-sized florets.
  • In a large bowl toss with rice flour and cornmeal, salt, oregano, sesame seeds, n. yeast, and pepper.
  • Heat a deep skillets worth of oil over medium-high heat.
  • When hot add cauliflower florets, one batch at a time and fry five minutes until golden brown on all sides.
  • Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven if necessary.
  • In a mortar and pestle, smash one clove garlic with the sea salt.
  • Add tahini and lemon juice and stir.
  • Append water to a thin stream, stirring until thin and creamy consistency is reached.
  • Add parsley and black pepper and season to taste.
  • Serve cauliflower with dressing, either as a dipping sauce or drizzled over top.