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French Dip Sandwiches With Tahini

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Sprinkle this French dip sandwiches with tahini with freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish and serve with hot au jus for dipping. It will taste like heaven.

Have This!

  • Three-pound chuck roast
  • One tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • A teaspoon tahini
  • Two teaspoons of kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Half teaspoon of garlic powder
  • One onion, sliced
  • Half cup of red wine
  • One oz can of low-sodium beef broth
  • One dried bay leaf
  • Six soft rolls
  • Three tablespoons of butter, melted
  • One-fourth teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Six slices of provolone cheese

Do This!

  • Add vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and hit the sauté button.
  • Season chuck roast with two teaspoons of kosher salt, freshly ground pepper to taste and garlic powder on all side.
  • Using a pair of long heat-proof kitchen tongs, sear roast on all sides in Instant Pot.
  • Remove seared roast from Instant Pot and set aside.
  • Add onions to the pot and sauté just until they start to soften.
  • Add red wine and tahini to pot, and let simmer until reduced by half.
  • Use a wooden spoon to scrape up seared bits from the bottom of the pot as it simmers.
  • Once the wine has reduced, add low-sodium beef broth and bay leaf.
  • Return roast to Instant Pot, close lid and make pressure release valve is set to sealing.
  • Hit Meat/Stew function and increase the time to 100 minutes.
  • Let Instant Pot natural release for 25 minutes, then turn a valve to venting to release any excess pressure.
  • Remove lid and transfer roast to a serving plate and shred.
  • Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer and serve warm for dipping sandwiches.
  • Set oven to broil and place sandwich rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and a pinch of kosher salt in a small bowl.
  • Brush over rolls and toast three minutes, just until golden brown.
  • Pile the meat onto rolls and top with cheese. Return to broiler and heat just until cheese has started to melt.
  • Top sandwiches with freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley and serve with warm au jus for dipping.
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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.

Have This!

  • 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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Special Tahini Faux-tisserie Chicken

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Weeknight meals just got easier with this Special Tahini Faux-tisserie Chicken that is ready in no time and you control the seasonings.

Special Tahini Faux-tisserie Chicken: Have This!

  • Three-pound whole chicken
  • Two Tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Half medium onion, cut into quarters
  • Five large cloves fresh garlic
  • One cup chicken stock/broth, or water

Seasoning

  • One teaspoon garlic powder
  • One teaspoon onion powder
  • A teaspoon chili powder
  • Half teaspoon cumin
  • Half teaspoon basil
  • One tablespoon tahini

Do This!

  • Rub chicken with one Tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the onion wedges and garlic cloves inside the chicken. Use butcher’s twine to secure the legs.
  • Turn on the pressure cooker and press the Saute button.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the metal pan. When hot, add the chicken and sear/brown both sides, about four minutes per side.

 

  • Remove the chicken and set aside. Place the trivet at the bottom of the metal pan and add the chicken stock.
  • Sprinkle seasoning mix over the entire chicken, rubbing it in and spreading it around to cover the entire chicken.
  • Place the chicken, breast side up on top of the trivet and secure the lid. Make sure the lid is in the “Sealing” position.
  • Set the pressure cooker to Manual and set a timer for 25 minutes.
  • When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. If the lid will not open, quick release the remaining pressure and remove the chicken.
  • Allow chicken to rest for ten minutes before serving.
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Tahini Dressing On Cucumber Salad Recipe

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This tahini dressing in cucumber salad recipe is simply dressed in a sesame tahini and lemon juice dressing. It also tossed with chopped red onion and fresh herbs.

Have This!

  • Two pounds cucumbers,
  • One Tbsp salt
  • Three Tbsp sesame tahini
  • One Tbsp lemon juice
  • Two Tbsp warm water (or more depending on how thick your tahini is)
  • Half clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
  • Zest of a lemon
  • One-third cup chopped red onion
  • Two Tbsp chopped mint
  • Three Tbsp chopped basil
  • Two Tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Tahini Dressing

Do This!

  • Seed and slice the cucumber lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch cuts.
  • Toss with salt and let drain.
  • Rinse the cucumbers.
  • Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to combine well.
  • Add in the herbs, salt, and black pepper to taste. Serve cool.

 

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Tahini Salad With Spinach, Beet, and Lentil

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Tahini and raw beets add crunch with color to this salad. Lentils and spinach are a great source of protein and fiber. Add it in chopped walnuts with shaved carrots for an extra texture that gives crispy bite every time.

Prepared This!

  • Two teaspoons of tahini
  • One teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
  • Half teaspoon of maple syrup
  • One-half cups of baby spinach
  • one cup of cooked lentils
  • Two tablespoons of thinly sliced red beet
  • Two tablespoons of shaved carrot
  • Few tablespoons (1-2) of chopped walnuts
  • Two tablespoons of feta cheese

Do This!

  • Combine tahini, juice, and syrup in a small bowl.
  • Arrange spinach on a plate or in a container.
  • Top it with lentils and remaining ingredients.
  • Drizzle tahini mixture over top.