Name: Potatoes with Green Tahini Sauce
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds small new potatoes, scrubbed; 2 tablespoons kosher salt plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup tahini (see Tip), at room temperature; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water at room temperature, plus more as needed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Potatoes with Green Tahini Sauce

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The cilantro- and lemon-laced tahini sauce is a perfect bold partner for potatoes in this Middle-Eastern-style potato salad recipe. The green tahini sauce is also great tossed with roasted carrots or broccoli.

By Michael Solomonov

Updated on July 10, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy High Fiber Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

3 pounds small new potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons kosher salt plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided
1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup tahini (see Tip), at room temperature
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons water at room temperature, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Place potatoes in a large pot, add 2 tablespoons salt and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature in the water, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain and cut the potatoes in half.
Combine cilantro, tahini, lemon juice and water in a food processor (or blender); process until very smooth, adding additional room--temperature water by the tablespoon as needed for a smooth sauce.
Toss the potatoes in a large bowl with the tahini sauce, parsley and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Drizzle with oil just before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate potatoes and sauce separately. Finish Step 3 and hold at room temperature for up to 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

Tahini is a thick paste of ground sesame seeds. Look for it in large supermarkets in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters. Sadaf is one of our favorite brands--it's nutty, creamy and never bitter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239	Calories
9g	Fat
36g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g	11%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Vitamin A 162IU	3%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Folate 33mcg	8%
Sodium 189mg	8%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 48mg	11%
Potassium 612mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.