Tahini, the creamy and versatile sesame paste, is an essential ingredient in countless recipes, from traditional hummus to sweet desserts. Making tahini at home is not only simple but also allows you to control the quality of the ingredients for a healthier and more flavorful result. With just sesame seeds and a touch of sunflower oil, you can create a smooth, nutty tahini thatโs fresher than any store-bought version.
Once you try this homemade tahini recipe, youโll never go back to the packaged kind. Itโs quick, easy, and incredibly rewarding to whip up your own batch. Use it as a base for dressings, sauces, or simply enjoy it drizzled over your favorite dishes.
Homemade Tahini
1
Bowl15
minutes0
minutes3703
kcal15
minutesCreate your own creamy and delicious tahini at home with just two simple ingredients: sesame seeds and sunflower oil. Perfect for dips, dressings, and more!
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Ingredients
600 g 21.2 oz Sesame Seeds, roasted
30 g 1.1 oz Sunflower Oil
Recipe directions
- Add the roasted sesame seeds to a bowl and blend them using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Gradually add sunflower oil while continuing to blend.
- Transfer the tahini to a food processor and process for a few seconds to achieve a creamy consistency.
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Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories3703
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
328g
421%
- Saturated Fat 44.7g 221%
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 66mg 3%
- Potassium 2808mg 60%
- Total Carbohydrate
140.7g
51%
- Dietary Fiber 70.8g 250%
- Total Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 106.4g 212%
- Calcium 450mg 35%
- Iron 485mg 2695%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.