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Tahini Sauce

:  May/June 2007

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


Tahini Sauce Recipe

Makes: About 1 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

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

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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.

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


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Type of Dish
Sauce/Condiment, savory
Ethnic/Regional
Middle Eastern
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Publication
May/June 2007
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