Category: tahini recipes

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Tahini Sauce: Delightful Lemon-Tahini Sauce

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This delightful lemon-tahini sauce whips up a batch and tosses it with grains and chopped carrots for a colorful salad. It also blends it with cooked chickpeas for a quick sandwich filling, or spoon it over microwave kale or steamed broccoli florets set on a bed of brown rice for the main course.

Have This!

  • 30 sprigs) flat-leaf parsley
  • Half cup tahini
  • Four large cloves garlic
  • Five tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Two tablespoons water
  • Pinch teaspoon salt or to taste

Do This!

  • Holding the parsley in a bunch, trim off and discard an inch or so from the bottom of the stems.
  • Cut the bunch crosswise into thirds.
  • Place in a colander, rinse, and drain. Bounce the colander up and down to shake off excess water.
  • Place the tahini, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and water into the bowl of a food processor.
  • Blend well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed and adding enough additional water and/or lemon juice to create a sauce with a smooth, pourable consistency and a nice taste.
  • Add the salt.
  • Refrigerate until needed, for up to 1 week.
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Tahini Yogurt On Turkish-Spiced Chicken Kebabs With Pomegranate Relish

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When it comes to chicken breasts, this tahini yogurt on Turkish-spiced chicken kebabs with pomegranate relish a flavorful spice rub. It also has a Middle Eastern spice mixture that includes cumin, oregano, and dried mint.

Have This!

  • Half cup Tahini yogurt
  • Half cup coarsely grated onion
  • Two tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Two tablespoons olive oil
  • One-half teaspoons Baharat Seasoning
  • Four skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3 pieces
  • Warm pita breads
  • Half cup of Pomegranate relish

Do This!

  • Take first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Marinate at room temperature at least one to two hours.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Thread six chicken pieces onto each skewer.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place on small rimmed baking sheet.
  • Broil chicken until cooked through, six minutes per side.
  • Arrange kebabs on a platter.
  • Serve with tahini yogurt, pomegranate relish, and warm pita bread.
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Tahini Sauce: Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill

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This creamy tahini dressing with cucumber and dill recipe delights not just your salad, but every dish that you want to fill in. It also has a ton of vitamins and minerals to power up your day.

Have This!

  • Half cup Tahini Sauce
  • One cup coarsely chopped English hothouse cucumber
  • One-fourth cup buttermilk
  • One-fourth cup sour cream
  • Two tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Half teaspoon kosher salt
  • Half cup fresh dill fronds

Do this!

  • Crush cucumber, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and Creamy Tahini Sauce in a blender until smooth.
  • Add dill and pulse a few more times to combine.
  • Ready to serve
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Tahini Sauce: Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado Recipe

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Serve this ultra creamy tahini dip with avocado with grilled meats or roasted vegetables, or use it as a base for herby salad dressing. Besides, the sauce is already nutritious.

Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado: Have This!

  • Two ripe avocados
  • Half cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Two tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • One teaspoon kosher salt
  • One-fourth teaspoon cumin
  • Tahini Sauce

Do This!

  • Combine avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and half cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a large bowl.
  • Mash with a fork until smooth.
  • For a smoother texture, purée in a blender.

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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Creamy Tahini Sauce: Homemade Recipe

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Serve this ultra-creamy tahini sauce with grilled meats or roasted vegetables. It comes with excellent vitamins and minerals that nourish your body.

Creamy Tahini Sauce: Have This!

  • Two garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • One teaspoon kosher salt
  • One cup tahini
  • Half cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Half cup fresh lemon juice
  • One-fourth cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • One-fourth teaspoon cayenne pepper

Do This!

  • Sprinkle garlic with salt on a cutting boad.
  • Use the side of a knife to smash into a paste.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add tahini and one cup warm water.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Add parsley, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
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Brussels Sprouts With Tahini Sauce And Panko

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This recipe pumps up the brussels sprouts flavor by adding a little tahini sauce and sweet pomegranate molasses. In fact, these Brussels sprouts were so delicious that they made it onto the original Tanoreen menu that filled with nutritious food.

Have This!

  • Corn oil for frying
  • Four pounds Brussels sprouts
  • One cup Thick Tahini Sauce
  • One cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • Two tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • Two tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Half teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • One cup Panko
  • Pinch sea salt

Prepare This!

  • Pour corn oil in a large skillet and place over a high heat until hot.
  • Fry the Brussels sprouts, turning occasionally until they are browned all over.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sprouts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Whisk together the Thick Tahini Sauce, yogurt and pomegranate molasses in a medium bowl.
  • In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high until hot.
  • Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
  • Add the Panko and stir constantly until the crumbs are golden brown, about two minutes.
  • Stir in the salt and remove the breadcrumbs from the heat.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
  • Place the Brussels sprouts in a serving dish, drizzle with the sauce and top with the Panko crumbs.

 

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Sweet And Tangy Tahini Healthy Recipe

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Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free tahini its color and smoky-sweet flavor. In addition, this sweet and tangy tahini recipe is very nutritious for your health.

Sweet And Tangy Tahini: Have This!

  • 15 ounce can chickpeas
  • Half cup tahini
  • Three tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Two tablespoons Turkish or Syrian red pepper paste
  • One tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • Kosher salt
  • Olive oil
  • Aleppo pepper
  • Warm pita bread

Do This!

  • Set aside two tablespoons chickpeas for serving.
  • Process tahini, lemon juice, red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses and remaining chickpeas in a food processor
  • Add water as needed, until hummus is very smooth then season it with salt.
  • Serve hummus drizzled with oil and topped.
  • Add Aleppo pepper and reserved chickpeas, with pita bread alongside.

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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Roasted Squash With Tahini Sauce

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Browned edges mean great flavor for this Roasted squash with tahini sauce side. If the squash hasn’t browned, roast it a little longer to optimize its taste.

Prepared This!

  • One tablespoon tahini
  • One small kabocha squash
  • Eleven-pound delicate squash
  • Seven tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • One teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Four scallions
  • Two tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes

Do This!

  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of an oven to preheat to 425°F.
  • Place kabocha on a rimmed baking sheet and delicate on a second sheet.
  • Divide three tablespoons oil and teaspoons cumin between sheets.
  • Season squash with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Combine remaining teaspoon cumin, oil, and scallions in a small bowl then it seasons with salt and pepper and tosses to evenly coat.
  • Scatter scallion mixture over squash, dividing evenly between sheets, and continue to roast until squash
  • Whisk lemon juice, tahini, and water in a small bowl to blend.
  • Gradually whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer squash to a platter. Drizzle tahini sauce over.
  • Sprinkle with Aleppo pepper.
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Roasted Brussels Sprout And Apple Salad With Tahini

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The maple-tahini dressing is rich but not heavy to your body. Furthermore, you never feel weighed down with this roasted brussels sprout and apple salad with tahini recipe.

Roasted Brussels Sprout: Prepared This!

  • One tablespoon olive oil
  • One pound Brussels sprouts
  • An apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • One yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Half cup tahini
  • Two tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • One tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • Two teaspoons white miso
  • One-eighth teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Half cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
  • Four cups baby spinach
  • Half cup crumbled blue cheese

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease a baking sheet with one teaspoon oil.
  • In a bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, apple, onion and remaining one tablespoon oil.
  • Roast on a baking sheet, turning once, until sprouts are brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together tahini, vinegar, syrup, miso, red pepper and one-fourth cup plus one tablespoon water until smooth.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Toast hazelnuts five minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Divide spinach, sprout mixture, hazelnuts, blue cheese and tahini dressing among four plates.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.

 

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Tahini and Pomegranate Seeds with Fried Cauliflower

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Coriander gives this a bright, zippy taste and lovely color to this tahini and pomegranate seeds with fried cauliflower. Serve it with hot sauce and cut lemons for the optimal taste.

Have This!

  • One-third cup cilantro leaves
  • Half cup tahini
  • Three tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Two garlic cloves
  • Six tablespoons water
  • Half teaspoon salt
  • Two tablespoons olive oil
  • Six cups cauliflower florets
  • One-fourth teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Half cup pomegranate arils

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Combine first four ingredients in a food processor and process it until smooth.
  • Add six tablespoons of water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture is the consistency of a creamy salad dressing.
  • Add teaspoon salt and pulse to combine.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add oil and cauliflower to pan
  • Cook for ten minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  • Place cauliflower on a jelly-roll pan lined with foil.
  • Roast cauliflower at 375° for 18 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Add pomegranate arils.
  • Serve with tahini mixture.

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.