Tahini Sauce with Lemon & Garlic

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Tahini, which is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, makes sauces and dressings super creamy without any dairy or mayonnaise. Use it as a salad dressing, a spread on sandwiches, or a sauce for falafel (see associated recipe, below).

By

Carolyn Casner

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic, grated
¼ teaspoon salt
Lemon zest for garnish

Directions

Stir tahini, water, lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt together in a small bowl. Garnish with lemon zest, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Associated Recipe

Falafel

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

51	Calories
5g	Fat
2g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 1 tablespoom
Calories 51
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 4IU	0%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Folate 6mcg	2%
Sodium 75mg	3%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 6mg	1%
Potassium 31mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.