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Zesty Green Tahini: Your New Obsession! Green tahini: craft this vibrant, creamy, and herbaceous sauce in minutes. Perfect for drizzling over vegetables, grains

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.