Green Tahini Sauce

This tahini sauce blends parsley and garlic into tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth and bright green, with a texture close to heavy cream.

Why You'll Love Green Tahini Sauce

Three-quarters of a cup of parsley and one clove of garlic go into the food processor with the tahini first, then water and lemon juice get blended in until the color turns vibrant green and the texture loosens to pourable.

Tips and Tricks

• Tahini consistency varies by brand-always stir it first.
• Start with less garlic and add more to taste.
• Let it sit 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Variations

• Swap parsley for cilantro.
• Add a jalapeño for heat.
• Stir in Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.

Substitutions

• Lemon juice → lime juice
• Garlic → roasted garlic for a sweeter flavor
• Tahini → sunflower seed butter

Best served with

• Roasted vegetables
• Grilled chicken or lamb
• Falafel or grain bowls
• As a dip with warm pita

How to Store Leftovers

• Store leftover green tahini sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before using, as separation may occur. If it thickens too much in the fridge, loosen it with a splash of cold water or lemon juice.

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Green Tahini Sauce

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Say hello to the green sauce your meals have been missing. This creamy, herb-packed tahini sauce has just the right amount of garlic, lemon, and parsley, blended smooth to a consistency like heavy cream.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12 tablespoons

Course: Dressing/Condiment

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Calories: 381

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• ¼ cup tahini
• ¾ cup parsley roughly chopped
• 1 small garlic clove crushed
• ⅓ cup water
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice
• Flaky sea salt to taste

Equipment

• Food processor
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Pour tahini into the bowl of a food processor
2. Add parsley and garlic
3. Run the machine for about 1 minute until incorporated
4. Pour in water and lemon juice
5. Season with ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
6. Blend until smooth and vibrant green; texture should resemble heavy cream
7. Adjust with more tahini if too thin or more water if too thick
8. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3834IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Storage: keep in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The tahini can separate a little as it sits, so give it a good stir before spooning it out.

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