Tahini Recipe
Learn how to make tahini at home! This tahini recipe uses only 2 ingredients and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Creamy with rich nutty flavor, you can use homemade tahini to make many savory and sweet recipes.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups sesame seeds hulled
- 4 tbsp neutral flavor oil such as grapeseed or avocado oil
Instructions
- Place a pan over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Stir frequently and toast them for 5 to 8 minutes, until they are fragrant and smell nutty. Keep a close eye because sesame seeds burn quickly.
- Put the toasted sesame seeds into the bowl of a food processor or a blender. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until they are crumbly. Scrape the sides and the bottom of the food processor.
- Add the oil and blend again for 2-3 minutes until the tahini is smooth and pourable. Pause every 30 seconds to scrape the sides and the bottom using a spatula.
- If the tahini is still thick and not pourable, add one more tablespoon of oil and blend again.
- Pour into a jar and seal. Store in a cool, dark and dry place for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use tahini to make recipes such as hummus and baba ganoush. You can also make tahini sauce which you can serve with chicken shawarma, falafel, beef shawarma or kofta kebab.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg