Quick Easy Tahini Sauce Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this incredibly easy Cypriot tahini sauce! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this vibrant sauce transforms plain tahini into a creamy, flavorful delight. Perfect as a dip, dressing, or topping for your favorite meals – especially recipe #434826! Learn how to make this delicious meze in just minutes. This recipe uses tahini (or tashi, as it's known in Cyprus), a sesame seed paste. Discover the magic of Cypriot cuisine!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 117.1 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Quick Easy Tahini Sauce

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How to Make Quick Easy Tahini Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup tahini and 2 tablespoons of water.
  2. Stir vigorously until smooth and creamy. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  4. Add 1 minced garlic clove and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Stir well to combine.
  5. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
  6. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  7. Garnish with extra chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick Easy Tahini Sauce?

Quick Easy Tahini Sauce takes about 13 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick Easy Tahini Sauce?

Quick Easy Tahini Sauce has approximately 117.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick Easy Tahini Sauce?

The key ingredients for Quick Easy Tahini Sauce are Tahini, Water, Lemon, Sea Salt, Garlic Clove, Fresh Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.

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