Tahini Sauce

Prep: 5 min Cuisine: Mediterranean

A creamy, tangy tahini sauce with lemon and spices, perfect for drizzling over fish, or serving alongside beef, lamb, or parsley patties. Its rich, nutty flavor complements a variety of dishes, adding a vibrant, savory touch that enhances both vegetarian and meat-based meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon mixed peppers or black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine tahini, cold water, salt, mixed peppers (or black pepper), and lemon juice in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  3. Use as a sauce for fish or as a condiment for beef, lamb, onion, and parsley patties.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

163 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 12.1g 16% DV
Carbs 10.8g 4% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9715.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 152.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Calcium 133mg 10% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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