Category: Tahini Sauce

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Tahini Recipes For Salad: Tahini Steak Salad Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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If you don’t love blue cheese, try crumbled feta or grated Parmesan instead. If not treated right, this flank tahini steak salad blue cheese vinaigrette can be a little tough, so cut it thinly and against the grain.

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  • 1 (1-lb.) flank steak, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoon tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise
  • 2 (1/2-in.-thick) slices red onion
  • A red bell pepper, quartered
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • An ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes

Do This!

  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high.
  • Coat steak with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, tahini, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add steak to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side. Place steak on a cutting board.
  • Place squash, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss. Arrange vegetables on grill pan; cook 4 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes. Chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, vinegar, sugar, and cheese.
  • Divide vegetables and tomatoes among 4 plates. Cut steak into thin slices; top with vegetables and vinaigrette.
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Lamb Chops with Arugula Chimichurri And Tahini Sauce

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A lamb chop with arugula chimichurri and tahini sauce dish made with peppery arugula, parsley, cumin, and garlic is the perfect marinade and sauce for lamb chops.

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  • 2 c. arugula
  • 1 c. fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 12 rib lamb chops
  • 2 tbsp. salt
  • Tahini sauce for serving

Do This!

  • Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse to combine arugula, parsley, and garlic.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, and cumin and stir until thoroughly combined. Set chimichurri aside.
  • Season lamb chops on both sides with salt, then place in a roasting pan.
  • Broil until medium rare, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Top with reserved chimichurri before serving.
  • Serve with tahini sauce.
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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Piperonata And Tahini Sauce

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With this dish, spice up a leg of lamb with the bold flavors of garlic, fresh rosemary, oregano, and serve it with piperonata.

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  • 15 large cloves garlic
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • Grated zest of 1 small orange
  • Grated zest of 1 small lemon
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 butterflied boneless leg of lamb
  • 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • Tahini sauce for serving

Do This!

  • In a large heavy mortar with pestle, pound garlic, oregano, rosemary, bay leaves, and salt until a paste forms; stir in zests and oil until combined.
  • Season lamb all over with pepper and rub with garlic paste, spreading it evenly into all of the crevices. Place lamb in a large food storage bag; refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 1 day before grilling.
  • Let lamb sit at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling. Prepare an outdoor gas grill or prepare coals for a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Brush cooking grates clean; oil grill rack. Insert 2 or 3 long metal skewers horizontally through the lamb for easier turning. Grill lamb, turning as needed, 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in its thickest part registers 135 degrees F for medium-rare.
  • Transfer lamb to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Carve meat across the grain into thin slices and arrange on a serving platter.
  • Serve with piperonata and tahini sauce.
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Cherry-and-Port-Glazed Rack of Lamb With Tahini Sauce

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Pique your senses with this cherry-and-port-glazed rack of lamb with tahini sauce recipe with cherry preserves, thyme, port, and sea salt.

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  • 1 1/2 c. cherry preserves
  • 3/4 c. ruby port
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp. chopped thyme leaves
  • 2 rack lamb
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Tahini Sauce

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cherry preserves, port, garlic, and thyme sprigs to a boil.
  • Let boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Reserve one-third sauce for basting and set aside remaining for serving.
  • In a small bowl, combine chopped thyme, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and rub over lamb.
  • Set racks upright in the prepared pan by propping them against each other, with meaty sides facing out and bones crisscrossing.
  • Roast lamb for 15 minutes. Continue to roast lamb, basting with reserved cherry-port sauce every 5 minutes, until meat reaches desired doneness — an additional 10 minutes for rare, 15 for medium-rare, 20 for medium. Allow lamb to rest for 15 to 20 minutes
  • . Carve between ribs and serve with tahini sauce.
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Spinach and Pine Nut Stuffed Leg of Lamb With Tahini Sauce

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Sweet golden raisins and buttery pine nuts are the perfect complements to this flavorful spinach and pine nut stuffed a leg of lamb with tahini sauce dish.

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  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 package baby spinach
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. pine nuts
  • 1/2 c. golden raisins
  • 1 boneless leg of lamb
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • Tahini sauce for serving
  • 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp. sweet paprika
  • A tsp. ground coriander

Do This!

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and garlic, and sauté until the spinach is wilted about 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pine nuts and raisins.
  • Sprinkle the lamb with 1/2 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then flip the meat and repeat.
  • Sprinkle one side with paprika and coriander, then evenly spread the spinach mixture on that side. Roll the lamb up from one long side then tie it with kitchen twine every 2 inches.
  • Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan and roast until an instant-read thermometer reaches 140 degrees F when inserted into the center (lamb will be medium-rare), about 1 hour.
  • Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest 10 minutes before removing the twine and slicing.
  • Serve with tahini sauce

 

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One-Pan Spring Chicken with Asparagus, Tahini, And Edamame

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Bright green spring vegetables and fresh herbs of this one-pan spring chicken with asparagus, tahini, and edamame recipe are the perfect way to liven up basic chicken breasts for spring.

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  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 1 c. the low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb. asparagus
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 1 c. frozen edamame
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp. sour cream
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Steamed new potatoes or crusty bread

Do This!

  • In a shallow bowl or pie dish, whisk together the flour and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on one side, four minutes.
  • Turn the chicken, add the onion, tahini, and garlic and cook, stirring the onion and garlic occasionally, for three minutes.
  • Add the wine to the skillet and simmer, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by half, two minutes. Add the broth, return to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, six minutes more.
  • Two minutes before the chicken is done, add the asparagus and edamame to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the dill, sour cream, and lemon juice. Serve with potatoes or crusty bread, if desired.
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Sour Cream-Sweet Potato Pie With Tahini

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A traditional Southern dessert, this rich sour cream-sweet potato pie with tahini recipe turns fall produce into a spectacular holiday treat.

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  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp. cold unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp. cold lard
  • tahini
  • 1 c. light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 c. pureed cooked sweet potatoes

Do This!

  • In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, tahini, and salt. Add 1/2 stick butter and lard and pulse 10 times, or until large pea-size lumps form. With motor running, gradually add ice water just until dough holds together when pinched between two fingers.
  • Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch round. Fit into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  • Trim edges of the dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang all around. Fold overhang over to form a high edge, then crimp dough.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Whisk in milk, sour cream, eggs, extra yolk, and vanilla. Whisk in sweet potatoes. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter.
  • Cook until butter foams; then continue until foam subsides and butter turns a rich brown. Immediately pour butter into sweet-potato mixture and whisk until incorporated.
  • Place pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour filling into crust. Bake until pie sets but the center is still slightly wobbly 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Tahini Chicken Enchiladas On Pressure Cooker

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These homemade tahini chicken enchiladas on pressure cooker are so delicious. The chicken and homemade enchilada sauce are prepared in the Instant Pot, and then the enchiladas are assembled and baked in the oven.

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  • A tablespoon of vegetable oil, plus
  • One cup of finely diced onion
  • Four cloves of garlic, minced
  • One jalapeno, seeds removed, minced
  • One cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • Two 8 oz cans of good quality tomato sauce
  • Two tablespoons of chili powder
  • One tablespoon of sugar
  • Two tbs tahini
  • A teaspoon of cumin
  • One teaspoon of kosher salt and several turns of freshly ground pepper
  • Two pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 medium sized breasts
  • Two tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Eight oz of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Eight oz of Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • Sour cream for serving

Do This!

  • Set Instant Pot to Saute and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Saute onions, garlic, and jalapeño until onions start to soften and turn translucent, Three minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, sugar, cumin, tahini, salt, and pepper to Instant Pot and stir to combine.
  • Add chicken breasts to Instant Pot, close lid and set pressure release valve to Sealing.
  • Set Instant Pot to High Pressure via Manual Mode for ten minutes.
  • Instant Pot will take about ten minutes to come to pressure, and then will countdown from ten minutes.
  • While chicken breasts and sauce are cooking, shred cheese and combine and prepare tortillas.
  • To prepare tortillas, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Brush tortillas lightly with vegetable oil, spread on a baking sheet and heat in an oven for about five minutes, just until soft and pliable.
  • Once Instant Pot has completed ten-minute countdown, it will beep and switch to Keep Warm function.
  • Carefully turn pressure release valve to venting to Quick Release pressure.
  • Remove chicken breasts and set aside to cool, then shred.
  • Stir two tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro into enchilada sauce.
  • Use the cup of enchilada sauce from the Instant Pot to spread on bottom of baking dish.
  • To assemble enchiladas, evenly divide 1/2 of enchiladas sauce, 1/2 of shredded cheese and all of the shredded chicken among the 12 corn tortillas, roll and place seam side down in baking dish.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and hot and bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with additional fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream.
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Delicious Tahini Chipotle Shredded Beef

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Tender and flavorful, this pressure cooker tahini chipotle shredded beef has just the right amount of spice and is perfect for tacos or burritos. Furthermore, you cannot beat the cooking time.

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  • Three lb beef chuck roast
  • Two tablespoons olive oil
  • One chipotle in adobo, chopped
  • One tablespoon adobo sauce
  • Two teaspoons dried cumin
  • One tablespoon tahini
  • Two teaspoons dried oregano
  • Two teaspoons salt
  • One teaspoon black pepper
  • Half teaspoon chili powder
  • A cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • An onion, peeled and quartered
  • One green bell pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
  • One cup water

Do This!

  • Salt and pepper the roast generously.
  • Press sauté on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil. Brown the roast on both sides, three minutes per side, or until completely browned.
  • If needed, remove the roast and drain any oil or fat.
  • Place the roast back into the pot and spread the chipotle pepper and adobo sauce on top of the meat. Then sprinkle with the cumin, oregano, tahini, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Sprinkle the cilantro over the top. Add the onions and bell pepper. Pour the water around the edges of the roast in the pot.
  • Close the pressure cooker select high pressure for 60 minutes. When it’s done and it beeps, turn the cooker off and use natural pressure to release. When the valve drops, remove the lid.
  • Remove the meat from the Instant Pot and let it rest for five minutes. Discard the veggies, reserving the liquid.
  • Shred the meat with two forks and return to the pot and stir into the liquid. Keep warm over low heat until ready to use.
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Mackerel with Tahini And Cauliflower

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Use one to two pounds of mackerel if you cannot find smaller ones, or substitute arctic char or trout. As long as it fills with tahini, the taste is still perfect.

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  • Two whole small Spanish mackerel
  • One tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • One lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
  • One bunch thyme
  • Half cup pomegranate seeds
  • Half cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • A cup tahini sauce
  • Three cups cauliflower and seeds

Do This!

  • Heat broiler.
  • Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with oil and season all over with salt.
  • Stuff cavity with lemon and thyme.
  • Broil, turning once, until cooked through, 10–12 minutes.
  • Let rest five minutes.
  • Spoon cauliflower onto plates and drizzle with tahini sauce.
  • Top with seed mixture and pomegranate seeds.
  • Remove fillets from fish and place, skin side up, on top.
  • Add cilantro and a sprinkle of salt.