Zesty Green Tahini: Your New Obsession!
Green tahini: craft this vibrant, creamy, and herbaceous sauce in minutes. Perfect for drizzling over vegetables, grains, or as a fresh dip.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mild tasting olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tahini
- A big bunch of fresh cilantro and parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup tahini, the fresh cilantro and parsley, 1 garlic clove, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste the tahini sauce and adjust seasoning; add more salt or lemon juice if desired, or a little more tahini if a thicker consistency is preferred.
- Serve immediately over roasted vegetables, beans, grains, or protein to enhance their flavor.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, ensure your tahini is well-stirred before measuring. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with an extra tablespoon of water until it reaches your desired consistency. - To prevent the herbs from oxidizing and losing their vibrant color, blend the sauce just before serving or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. - A neat trick for a more garlicky kick without raw bite: lightly roast the garlic clove before adding it to the blender. Just a few minutes in a dry skillet until fragrant.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.