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Lemon Tahini Sauce

This Lemon Tahini Sauce is a versatile condiment, perfect for salads, falafel, shawarma, and more! Ready in just 5 minutes, this creamy, nutty, and delicious sauce is a classic Middle Eastern favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment, SAUCE
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup tahini paste, stirred well
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced finely or pressed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
  • ¼ cup cold water, more as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Whisk (as much as you can) until combined. It will be thick, and that is normal.
  • Pour in the water and continue whisking until it is smooth. You can adjust the consistency by adding more (or less) water.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more if necessary.

Notes

  • Yields: This recipe makes approximately 2/3 cup tahini sauce, which is ideal for serving 4-6 people, depending on the dish you plan to use this recipe. The below nutritional values are per serving for 4 people.
  • Adjust consistency and seasoning: Use this recipe as a starting point and adjust consistency based on your preference or the recipe you plan on pairing it with. You can make it thinner by adding more water and vice versa.
  • Storing, freezing, and thawing the leftover sauce: Garlic lemon tahini sauce is the perfect condiment for anyone who enjoys no-fuss meal prep. Here is how I store leftovers:
    • Storing: Transfer the prepared tahini sauce to an airtight container or tightly sealed mason jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Keep in mind that this sauce tends to separate and thicken during storage, so you might have to whisk a little cold water into the mixture before serving.
    • Freezing: Technically, you can freeze tahini sauce, although extreme temperatures might mess with its consistency. Still, you can freeze this recipe by pouring it into an airtight container and freezing it for up to one month. Or, for easier portioning, you can place the garlic lemon tahini sauce into the compartments of an ice cube tray, freeze until solid, then transfer the individual cubes into a freezer-safe Ziploc bag.
    • Thawing: Place your frozen tahini sauce in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Because separation is inevitable during freezing, remember to stir it well to regain its creamy, well-incorporated texture before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Lemon Tahini Sauce
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