Tahini Sauce

From EatingWell: May/June 2007 — Subscribe Now!

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

Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Healthy weight | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

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

Try this recipe with:

Shish Kebab with Tahini Sauce

Preparation

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.

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.

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