Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy European Recipes Healthy Greek Recipes Healthy Greek Appetizers & Meze Recipes Traditional Greek Tahini Dip Be the first to rate & review! Super creamy with the nutty flavor of sesame seeds, this homemade tahini sauce recipe is a popular way to begin a meal in Cyprus. Serve with crudités and pita. By Jen Rose Smith Updated on February 4, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 cup Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup tahini 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Toasted sesame seeds for garnish Directions Combine tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth. With the motor running, add water in a thin stream until the mixture is pale and smooth. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with parsley. Garnish with sesame seeds and more oil, if desired. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add a little water before serving if the dip is too stiff. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 106 Calories 10g Fat 4g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 2 Tbsp. Calories 106 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 0g Protein 3g 5% Total Fat 10g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Vitamin A 129IU 3% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Folate 18mcg 4% Sodium 79mg 3% Calcium 24mg 2% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 15mg 4% Potassium 82mg 2% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved