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    Home » Recipes » Dips, Sauces & Spreads

    Homemade Tahini – Made in Only 5 Minutes!

    Published: Jul 3, 2018 · Modified: May 22, 2020 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    Homemade tahini is super simple to make and ready in 5 minutes. Pairs perfectly with falafel or add some to your homemade hummus. Bonus, only 1 ingredient required! Sesame seeds!

    homemade tahini

    This simple dressing recipe comes together very quickly, as there’s no need to toast the sesame seeds first! If a deeper flavour is desired, however, you may roast them in the oven, or toast on stove top in a large skillet first.

    Unlike store bought dressing and sauces, this homemade tahini contains, only real ingredients.

    • sesame seeds (hulled for smoother consistency)
    • salt, optional
    • garlic powder, optional

    How to make homemade tahini

    Just add the untoasted (or toasted if deeper flavour is desired) seasme seeds to your food processor or blender. Then process until smooth. Does it get simpler than this?

    Once smooth, you may add the salt and garlic powder, if using, and process to combine.

    homemade tahini with tomatoes and cucumber in background

    How to use your tahini

    You can top anything your heart desires with this rich and creamy dressing.

    Try it on nachos, dip your raw veggies into it, add some to your hummus, or top some on a delicious veggie burger.

    Or go for something traditional like these delicious Falafel.

    pita stuffed with falafel, tomato, cucumber and tahini

    If you tried this recipe, please let me know about it in the comments below. I always love hearing from you! Don’t forget to Subscribe to This Healthy Kitchen to be among the first to get my new recipes! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to see more delicious food and get all the latest updates.

    Buon appetito,
    Rosa

    homemade tahini

    Homemade Tahini - Made in Only 5 Minutes!

    For easy to make homemade tahini, look no further than this EASY recipe that will take you front start to finish in 5 minutes or less!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Course: Dip
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Servings: 2 Cups
    Calories: 54kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups sesame seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt optional
    • pinch garlic powder optional
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    Instructions

    • Add the sesame seeds to a blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy. This may take anywhere from 5-10 minutes depending on your equipment.
    • Once smooth, add the salt and garlic powder if using and process to combine. Serve with all your favourite dishes.

    Notes

    If you want a deeper flavour, toast your sesame seeds first. You may do this on a lined baking sheet in the oven, or in a large skillet. Turn the seeds often to prevent burning, you just want to toast them until fragrant.
    For creamier tahini, you may use hulled sesame seeds, and/or add 1-2 tablespoon of a neutral oil.
    Tahini will keep refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 1 month, possibly longer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. Stacy

      February 06, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      Just made this to dip the lentil nuggets and it was delicious!

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      • rosa

        February 06, 2019 at 8:42 pm

        Thanks Stacy, so glad you enjoyed!

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