Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed to adjust consistency
- Optional: spices like paprika or cumin for added flavor
Instructions
- Measure one cup of sesame seeds, ensuring they are fresh for the best flavor.
- Blend the sesame seeds in a powerful blender or food processor until a smooth paste forms.
- In a bowl, combine the tahini paste with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust consistency with water as desired.
- Drizzle the tahini dressing over your preferred fresh salad to enhance flavors.
Notes
- Store tahini infusion in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Stir before each use, as separation may occur.
- For longer storage, consider freezing the tahini infusion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg