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Asparagus Soup with Turkey, Tahini, And Tomato Tarts

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This asparagus soup with turkey, tahini, and tomato tarts dish its delectable earthiness is parlayed into a sumptuously light soup, made with chicken broth, chopped sweet onion and potato, and purée until smooth.

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  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 1 c. coarsely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 small potato
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • Tarts

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Have a baking sheet ready.
  • Bring all ingredients except asparagus to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until potato is almost tender.
  • Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes until asparagus and potato are tender. Set aside 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Serve with tarts.
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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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Lamb Chops- Tahini with Chickpeas and Swiss Chard

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This lamb chops- tahini with chickpeas and swiss chard recipe is full of Mediterranean ingredients, including chickpeas, greens, and lemon, comprise this quick and easy lamb chop dish.

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  • 15 rib lamb chops
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3/4 lb. Swiss chard
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 1 roasted red pepper from a jar
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or parsley
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice

Do This!

  • Season lamb chops with half of the salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add half of the chops and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium doneness. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil while cooking remaining chops. Add to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Discard all but 1 1/2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add Swiss chard and sauté 1 minute until wilted. Add chickpeas, tahini, red pepper, garlic, and oregano and continue to sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the chickpea mixture onto plates and top each with 3 lamb chops.
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Lamb Chops with Smashed Peas, Tahini, And Red Onion Vinaigrette

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These lamb chops with smashed peas, tahini, and red onion vinaigrette are leaner than other cuts, loin chops are a succulent protein. Moreover, they also tend to be pricier.

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  • 5 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 small lamb loin chops
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 1 package frozen peas
  • 1/2 c. fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. crumbled feta

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 1/2 tsp each tahini, salt, and pepper and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and roast, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet and heat 1 Tbsp of the remaining oil over medium-high heat.
  • Place 2 Tbsp of the onion in a medium bowl and add the rest of the onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the peas, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook until heated through about 3 minutes; gently mash with a fork or potato masher.
  • To the medium bowl with the onion, add the mint, vinegar, remaining 4 Tbsp oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and mix to combine; fold in the feta. Serve the lamb with the peas and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
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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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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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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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Tahini-Asparagus Parmesan Soup Recipe

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This tahini-asparagus parmesan soup recipe is rich and creamy asparagus soup on the table in 30 minutes with cheesy parmesan and a hint of lemon.

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  • 2 pounds asparagus spears, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ white or yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • juice of a ½ medium lemon
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk – I used fat-free half & half
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Do This!

  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until onions are translucent and tender.
  • Add asparagus, lemon juice, tahini, and chicken/vegetable broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until asparagus is very tender.
  • Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer back to stock pot.
  • Add milk, cheese, salt, and pepper and stir until cheese is completely melted and incorporated.
  • Serve with additional parmesan cheese as desired.