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Tahini Sauce

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/tahini_sauce.html

From EatingWell:  May/June 2007

This garlicky tahini sauce is traditionally served with chicken kebabs, but we loved it with the beef kebabs as well.

About 1 cup | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 7 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons water

Preparation

1. Mash garlic and salt in a medium bowl using the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Whisk in tahini, lemon juice and water.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving : 93 Calories; 8 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 111 mg Sodium; 88 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

• Note: Tahini is a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds. Look for it in large supermarkets in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters.