Tahini Sauce
This easy lemon tahini sauce pairs perfectly with fresh, grilled, steamed, or roasted vegetables! Can easily be customized with added spices or herbs and used a dip, sauce, or dressing.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Condiment
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, about 1 large juicy lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- generous pinch of salt, or to taste
- 2 – 4 tablespoons water, as needed
optional add-ins (use 1, or any combo you like):
- 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, cilantro, or chives
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon, garlic powder, salt, and optional ingredients. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to thin. Taste for flavor.
Makes about 1 cup.
Serves 8, 2 tablespoons per serving.
Store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 – 7 days. Give a good stir before using.
Notes
If sauce is too thin, add a little more tahini to thicken.
Find it online: https://simple-veganista.com/tahini-sauce/