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Tahini Sauce
Creamy, nutty tahini sauce with lemon and garlic — the perfect drizzle for falafel, shawarma bowls, roasted vegetables, and salads.
Prep 5 min
Cook 0 min
Total 5 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Whisk the sauce
- ½ cup tahini
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼–½ cup cold water
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk until smooth
Whisk tahini with lemon juice — it will seize and thicken. Add garlic, cumin, and salt. Whisk in cold water a tablespoon at a time until pourable and creamy.
- 2
Serve
Taste and adjust salt and lemon. Drizzle over falafel, grain bowls, roasted cauliflower, or use as a salad dressing. Keeps refrigerated up to 1 week.
Nutrition per serving: 110 cal · 3g protein · 4g carbs · 10g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
