How to Make Tahini

jar of tahini filled up and the thick and creamy sesame seeds are blended.

Using two ingredients, learn how to make a delicious and super-healthy homemade Tahini. Note our tahini is thicker and more natural. To make it thinner, add additional oil during the blending process. {WW 5 Points, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30, Gluten Free}

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 163kcal

Author Ginny

Ingredients

2 cups Sesame Seeds hulled
2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place two cups of sesame seeds on a baking sheet and roast for five to ten minutes.
Allow them to cool. They should be a little toasty brown to bring out a richer flavor.
Pour the cooled sesame seeds along with the olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more oil for a smoother consistency.
Store in a jar in the refrigerator.

Notes

We used our Vitamix for this recipe but any sturdy blender will work.

Hulled or Unhealed Sesame Seeds: There is a difference between the hulled and the unhulled versions of sesame seeds. The hulled version has the outer hull of the seed removed and is a lighter color typically found at the local grocery stores. The unhulled version will still have the darker outer shell. Either version will work for homemade tahini, but the unhulled version will be a bit more bitter.

What to Do With Tahini:

Roasted vegetables with tahini sauce. This is a great time to make the tahini a bit thinner by adding a tad more olive oil. Combine it with lemon juice and freshly minced garlic for a fantastic sauce!
Salad Vinaigrette. Create a vinaigrette base by combining tahini with a more olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar. This adds a lot of flavor to a salad.
Sandwich Spread. Combine the tahini with avocados and olive oil to make a spread for pitas. Add chicken and greens and you’ve created a hearty, healthy lunch or easy dinner!
Tahini Yogurt. Combine tahini and greek yogurt to make a tahini yogurt sauce. Toss together greens, sliced red peppers, cucumbers, grape tomatoes together in a pita and use drizzle the tahini yogurt on top. Add some spices, lemon juice and a garlic clove and you’re at the next level of deliciousness for your pita!

Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months in a sealed container.

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