Lemon Tahini Sauce
This Lemon Tahini Sauce is creamy, nutty, and full of bright lemon flavor. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s quick, healthy, and versatile for salads, vegetables, or grilled dishes.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup tahini paste
- 1 lemon zest the outside, and juice the interior
- 1 garlic clove minced or grated
- 6 tablespoon water or more if needed
Instructions
- Pour the tahini paste into a bowl.
- Zest the lemon into the bowl.
- Add the minced garlic to the bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and mix to combine.
- Add the water and continue mixing until it becomes a sauce like consistency. Use more water if needed.
Notes
Add water slowly until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. It should be smooth and creamy, not too thick or runny.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and brightness. Bottled lemon juice can make the sauce taste flat.
If your tahini thickens or seizes when mixing, add a tablespoon of warm water at a time while whisking until smooth again.
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Stir well before serving.
Use this sauce as a dressing for salads, a drizzle for roasted vegetables like Roasted Eggplant or Roasted Green Beans or a dip for pita bread and falafel.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and brightness. Bottled lemon juice can make the sauce taste flat.
If your tahini thickens or seizes when mixing, add a tablespoon of warm water at a time while whisking until smooth again.
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Stir well before serving.
Use this sauce as a dressing for salads, a drizzle for roasted vegetables like Roasted Eggplant or Roasted Green Beans or a dip for pita bread and falafel.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
