Description

Tahini is a thick, creamy paste made from roasted and ground sesame seeds. It is very popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

🟢 What is it used for?
• as a sauce or base for sauces
• for hummus
• for desserts
• as a healthy addition to dishes

🟢 What is tahini eaten with?

Savory:
• 🥙 hummus (chickpeas + tahini + lemon + garlic)
• 🥗 salads (as a dressing with lemon)
• 🥙 falafel
• 🥩 meat, chicken, kebab
• 🍆 baked vegetables (eggplant, cauliflower)
• 🫓 with pita bread or bread

Sweet:
• 🍯 with honey or date syrup
• 🍎 with fruit
• 🍰 in pastries and creams
• 🥣 with cereals or yogurt

🟢 Benefits
• rich in calcium, magnesium, iron
• contains healthy fats
• well-satisfying
• suitable for vegans

💡 Tip: if the tahini has thickened – just mix it well, it’s normal.

2 quick and delicious tahini recipes:

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🥙 CLASSIC HUMUS (5 minutes)

Ingredients:
• 1 can of cooked chickpeas (or 250 g)
• 2–3 tbsp. tahini
• juice of ½ lemon
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2–4 tbsp. cold water
• salt – to taste
• olive oil – to taste

Preparation:
1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until creamy.
3. Add more water if necessary.
4. Serve with olive oil on top.

🥕 Delicious with pita bread, vegetables, falafel.

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🥗 TAHINI SAUCE (all-purpose)

Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp. tahini
• juice of ½ lemon
• 2–3 tbsp. water
• salt
• (optional: garlic, paprika or cumin)

Preparation:
1. Mix tahini with lemon juice.
2. Add water – the sauce will become lighter and more tender.
3. Add salt and spices.

🥗 Perfect for salads, chicken, meat, vegetables.