CREAMY TAHINI SAUCE, THREE WAYS

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Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Creamy Tahini Sauce:
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:
2 ripe avocados, cubed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:
1 cup coarsely chopped English hothouse cucumber
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh dill fronds

Steps:

  • Make the Creamy Tahini Sauce:
  • Sprinkle garlic with salt on a cutting board, then use the side of a knife to smash into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tahini and 1 cup warm water. Whisk until smooth. Add parsley, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
  • For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:
  • Combine avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a large bowl, then mash with a fork until smooth. For a smoother texture, purée in a blender.
  • For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:
  • Purée cucumber, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a blender until smooth. Add dill and pulse a few more times to combine.
  • Do Ahead
  • Creamy Tahini Sauce can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 7 days.

Benjamin Marsden
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Overall, I'm not a big fan of this sauce.


Belgium king
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I wouldn't recommend this sauce to others.


Uzair Baloch
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This sauce is a bit too expensive for what it is.


Axror Ramonov
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The texture of this sauce is a bit too thick for my liking.


Gabby Fitzpatrick
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I found this sauce to be a bit bland.


Lovely Lover
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste.


Oakley Cardwell
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I love the zesty flavor of this sauce.


Morris Precious
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes.


Shaviska Gautam
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I've been using this sauce for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Timothy Edward
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This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ali m Bawerahmadzai
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This sauce is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny.


Morshed Qwer
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I love that this sauce is made with all-natural ingredients.


Aaron Okoli. Jr
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This sauce is a great way to add a healthy boost of flavor to your meals.


bereket teferi
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I'm not usually a fan of tahini, but this sauce is a game-changer. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect balance of flavors.


cristiina as
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so much better than anything you can buy at the store.


Joshuan Gonzalez
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I love the versatility of this sauce. I've used it on everything from roasted vegetables to grilled chicken, and it's always a hit.


Kitty LeStrange
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This tahini sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it goes great with so many different dishes.