Get ready for the best tahini sauce that you have ever tasted! This makes any falafel, vegetable or salad taste better and it takes less than 5 minutes to put it all together!

I love a good sauce. They elevate any meal and not only add a delicious flavor but a creamy texture. Try out some of my other favorite sauces like this homemade alfredo sauce, this easy easy BBQ sauce , or this amazing garlic aioli sauce .

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What is Tahini Sauce?

Tahini sauce is a creamy seasame based sauce that is popular in the Mediterranian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It’s commonly used on falafels, vegetables, as a salad dressing or on some pita bread. The flavor is a bit nutty, from the tahini paste that is used, but it also has a slight citrus flavor from the lemon. The end result is a deliciously creamy sauce that is meant for dipping! It is similar in it’s uses to hummus !

I love when I can whip up something simple that instantly makes any meal better, and this sauce does exactly that. It’s quick (under 10 minutes!), super versatile, and packed with nutty flavor. I use it on everything from veggies to gyros , and my kids even dip their after-school carrots in it. Trust me, you’ll want to keep a jar of this in your fridge at all times.

Ingredients in Tahini Sauce

  • Lemon Juice : You can use fresh lemon juice or juice from a bottle.
  • Garlic Cloves: I like to use fresh garlic cloves in my recipes but if you need to used minced garlic in a pinch then you can use that too. 1/2 teaspoon usually equals about 1 clove of garlic.
  • Tahini : The tahini paste is what brings in that delicious and earthy nutty flavor.
  • Cumin: I love the distinct flavor that cumin brings to any recipe.
  • Salt: The salt will enhance all of the flavors in the sauce.
  • Water: Use this to think out the sauce to the texture of your liking. Add more water to make it more like a salad dressing that you can drizzle on anything.

How to Make Tahini Sauce

Take 5 minutes of your time to whip this right up and you won’t regret it! It’s so good!

  1. Blend: In a food processor blend together the lemon juice and garlic cloves.
  2. Strain : Using a mesh strainer, pour the lemon and garlic into a bowl and discard any chunks.
  3. Combine: In the same bowl add the tahini, cumin, and salt and whisk together.
  4. Add water: Add the water a little bit at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  5. Serve : You can sprinkle the top with some parsley and sesame seeds (optional) and then serve with pita or veggies.
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Variations

Tahini sauce can easily be changed up by adding different fresh herbs. Some popular ones to add to the sauce are parsley, basil, dill, or even cilantro! Use them as a garnish on top or blend them right into the sauce with your food processor.

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How to Store Leftovers

This tahini sauce stores well so that you can have it all season long! Place it in an airtight container or jar and put it in your fridge. It will last up to 6 months.

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  • ▢ 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
  • ▢ 3-4 Garlic Cloves
  • ▢ 1 cup Tahini
  • ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • ▢ 1/4-1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  • In a food processor blend together the lemon juice and garlic cloves.
  • Using a mesh strainer, pour the lemon and garlic into a bowl and discard any chunks.
  • In the same bowl add the tahini, cumin, and salt and stir together.
  • Add the water a little bit at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Serve with pita or veggies.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Easy Homemade Tahini Sauce - 5

Homemade Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 cup Tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  • In a food processor blend together the lemon juice and garlic cloves.
  • Using a mesh strainer, pour the lemon and garlic into a bowl and discard any chunks.
  • In the same bowl add the tahini, cumin, and salt and stir together.
  • Add the water a little bit at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Serve with pita or veggies.

Nutrition

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