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Tahini (Plain paste/Sauce/Dip)

A simple and versatile tahini recipe that can be used as a paste, sauce, or dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Do not burn them.
  2. Transfer the toasted seeds to a food processor and let them cool for a few minutes.
  3. Process the sesame seeds until they form a crumbly paste, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the olive oil and salt, then process until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  5. Transfer the tahini to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Dip, Paste, Sauce, Tahini
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