13 Creamy and Flavorful Tahini Sauces You Won't Believe You've Been Missing
FEBRUARY 05, 2023
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If you thought tahini was just a paste used to make hummus, you’ll be amazed by the range of creamy, flavorful and delicious tahini sauces you can make.
Whether you’re looking for a vegan mayo alternative, an easy way to dress up roasted vegetables, or an extra-special dip for falafel, you’ll find something to love in this collection of the best tahini sauces. We’ve made sure to include recipes that take advantage of tahini’s richness and nutty flavor in all kinds of wonderful ways.
The Mediterranean Dish
Tahini Sauce Recipe (How to Make Tahini)
BEST tahini sauce recipe with lime juice, fresh garlic and parsley! Serve it as part of your mezze table, or use it to jazz up sandwiches like falafel pitas or chicken shawarma; or to drizzle on things like roasted cauliflower. The possibilities are endless!
52
10,194
198
10 min
TOTAL TIME
156
CALORIES
$0.82
PER SERVING
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The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Homemade Tahini Sauce
This easy and creamy tahini sauce is mixed with garlic, fresh lemon juice and spices that is the perfect addition to drizzle over grilled meats and vegetables.
1
23
27
10 min
TOTAL TIME
292
CALORIES
$0.74
PER SERVING
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Fork in the Kitchen
Fresh Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce
This creamy Fresh Lemon and Herb Tahini Sauce is easy to make and ready in 5 minutes! Serve it with fresh veggies and pita bread, or slather it on a sandwich or in a salad. There are so many ways to love this vegan sauce!
6
3
5 min
TOTAL TIME
127
CALORIES
$0.59
PER SERVING
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Sense & Edibility
Tahini Sauce
This lemony-garlic sesame sauce is the perfect accompaniment for all of your Middle Eastern mezze dishes.
1
106
1
5 min
TOTAL TIME
1008
CALORIES
$2.49
PER SERVING
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Southern Living
Yogurt-Tahini Sauce
Serve this flavorful sauce with Spiced Beef Kabobs.
2
5 min
TOTAL TIME
472
CALORIES
$2.00
PER SERVING
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Nerds with Knives
Tahini Sauce With Lemon and Garlic
This creamy, zesty tahini sauce is made with fresh lemon, garlic, and spices - perfect for drizzling on salads, veggies, and proteins!
20
4
10 min
TOTAL TIME
784
CALORIES
$2.61
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Luscious Lemon Tahini Sauce
This Luscious Lemon Tahini Sauce is perfect for drizzling on roasted vegetables, jazzing up sandwiches, or adding extra flavor to your mezze table. Made with fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of cumin, it's a versatile and delicious sauce you'll want to make again and again!
4
10 min
TOTAL TIME
133
CALORIES
$0.72
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
5 STEPS
1
Peel and mince the garlic, then combine with salt to form a paste.
2
In a food processor, add the garlic paste, tahini, lemon juice, and ground cumin. Blend until smooth and thickened.
3
Gradually add cold water to the food processor, blending each time until you reach the desired consistency.
4
Transfer the tahini sauce to a serving bowl and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
5
Serve as a dip for vegetables, a spread for sandwiches, or a drizzle for roasted dishes. Enjoy!
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JMORE Baltimore Jewish Living
3 Easy Tahini Sauces
Three delicious and simple tahini sauces so flavorful they'll make you forget all other sauces!
3
774
CALORIES
$2.63
PER SERVING
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Unicorns In The Kitchen
Middle Eastern Tahini Sauce
An easy everyday tahini sauce recipe that's perfect for falafel, shawarma and kabobs. You can make a big batch of this easy Mediterranean sauce and always have it at hand.
12
14,943
11
10 min
TOTAL TIME
95
CALORIES
$0.29
PER SERVING
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Minimalist Baker
Tahini Stir Fry Sauce
A quick and easy stir fry sauce made with tahini! Plant-based, naturally sweetened, and incredibly versatile. Just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 7 ingredients required.
15
1,870
44
10 min
TOTAL TIME
126
CALORIES
$0.46
PER SERVING
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Delish
Tahini Sauce
This tahini sauce is simple and comes together in just a few minutes. Lemon and garlic are the main flavors but you can add things like parsley or chili powder
8
10 min
TOTAL TIME
991
CALORIES
$4.28
PER SERVING
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Eating Works
Spicy Green Tahini Sauce
Creamy Zesty and Bright! This simple sauce takes only a few minutes to whip up and goes with everything.
44
98
7 min
TOTAL TIME
35
CALORIES
$0.22
PER SERVING
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Nikki Vegan
Golden Tahini Sauce and Dressing
Curry Tahini Sauce that works as a creamy vegan salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dip!
166
5 min
TOTAL TIME
526
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
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Minimalist Baker
Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce
A perfectly balanced & gingery tahini sauce PERFECT for salads, dipping, bowl meals, and more. Just 1 bowl, 5 minutes, and 5 ingredients required!
26
2,594
98
5 min
TOTAL TIME
91
CALORIES
$0.28
PER SERVING
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