Lemon Tahini Yogurt Sauce

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Serve this delicious sauce with falafel in pita or with fresh vegetables. Best if made a few hours in advance, but it can be served immediately. I chop the garlic, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. This increases the amount of allicin, a compound shown to have antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiprotozoal activity.

lemon tahini yogurt sauce with cut up vegetables for dipping
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons tahini, or more to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt

  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place garlic cloves in a blender or food processor and process to mince. Add tahini, and process for a further few seconds. Add yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cumin; process until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90 Calories
5g Fat
9g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 159mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 218mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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