Best 6 Tahini Mint Sauce Recipes

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Tahini mint sauce is a luscious condiment, dip, or dressing that is versatile and bursting with refreshing flavors. With its base of tahini, a smooth paste made from ground sesame seeds, and the vibrant addition of fresh mint, this sauce offers a creamy and herbaceous delight. Whether you're seeking to complement your favorite dishes or create a flavorful masterpiece, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of discovering the best tahini mint sauce recipe, ensuring you relish every bite!

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TAHINI SAUCE



Tahini Sauce image

Tahini sauce is delicious drizzled onto meat, fish, falafel, or roasted vegetables. It can also be served as dip for fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread.

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 20m

Yield About 1⅓ cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large cloves garlic
¼ cup fresh lemon juice, from 1 to 2 lemons
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup tahini
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Ice water, as needed

Steps:

  • Place the unpeeled garlic cloves in a blender or small food processor. Add the lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Blend on high until the garlic is coarsely puréed. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes to let the garlic mellow.
  • Pour the lemon and garlic mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a medium mixing bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. (This step helps to make the tahini sauce silky smooth and keeps it from tasting too strongly of garlic.) Add the tahini to the strained lemon juice in the bowl, along with the cumin and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Whisk the mixture together until smooth, adding ice cold water, a few tablespoons at a time to thin it out. The sauce will lighten in color as you whisk. When the tahini seizes up or tightens, keep adding the water, bit by bit (about ½ cup total), until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and thick.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and cumin, if necessary. If you're not using the sauce immediately, whisk in a few tablespoons of ice cold water to loosen it up before refrigerating (it thickens up quite a bit in the fridge). The tahini sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 93, Fat 8 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 50 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg

TAHINI SAUCE



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Tahini sauce is made from tahini, a sesame seed paste. Tahini sauce is thinner and used in pita sandwiches, marinades, and dips.

Provided by Saad Fayed

Categories     Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
Optional: 1 teaspoon parsley (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 4 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TAHINI MINT SAUCE



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Categories     Mint

Number Of Ingredients 8

fresh mint, bottom half of stems removed
3 Tb. tahini sesame paste
fresh lemon juice (1 juicy lemon)
water
4 cloves garlic, peeled
Ground Cumin
3 Tb. honey
1/2 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients for the mint pesto in the blender. Puree until smooth. It should be thick, yet just pourable. If it is too thick, add another tablespoon of water. Salt to taste.

TAHINI MINT SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Citrus     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Mint     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup bottled mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
1 small garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • In a bowl stir together the mayonnaise, the tahini, the garlic paste, the mint, the lime juice, and the cayenne. Serve the sauce with meat, chicken, or vegetables.

TAHINI MINT CHOCOLATE SHAKE



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If you like mint and if you like chocolate, you'll love this shake with a hint of tahini.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup soy milk
1 ¼ cups ice
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (such as Hershey's®)
1 tablespoon tahini
1 packet stevia sweetener (such as Truvia®)
6 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Combine soy milk, ice, chocolate syrup, tahini, stevia, and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 168.3 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

BASIC TAHINI SAUCE



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Use this sauce, which is adapted from the Philadelphia chef Michael Solomonov, as a garnish for roast chicken and lamb. Dress thinly sliced raw kale and toasted pumpkinseeds with tahini sauce for a simple salad. Drizzle it over sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. Or serve with grilled eggplant, zucchini and peppers or roasted carrots and cauliflower.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup tahini, well stirred
1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons), more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 garlic clove

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt and 6 tablespoons water until smooth and emulsified. Use a rasp grater to finely grate the garlic into the bowl. Stir, taste and adjust salt and lemon as needed. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 215 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Mint, cilantro, and parsley are all great choices.
  • Add a bit of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten the flavors.
  • If you like a spicy sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • For a creamier sauce, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • Serve the sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Conclusion:

Tahini mint sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's especially popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, but it can also be used to add a pop of flavor to grilled meats, vegetables, and salads. The sauce is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a new way to add flavor to your food, give tahini mint sauce a try.

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