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Tahini 3 Ways

16 May

When you’re stuck with a jar of tahini and you have no idea what to do with it, this tahini 3 ways post will undoubtably help! Tahini is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in anything from dips to sauces, even baked goods!

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Tahini 3 Ways

Tahini? What’s that?

Well in my humble opinion, it’s the best nut-free ingredient for the most flavorful meals and desserts! I LOVE tahini and the more I used it, the more I become obsessed with it!

But what IS tahini anyway? Tahini is basically ground sesame seeds, that comes in the form of a thick paste or cream (depending on the brand – some are runnier and some are thicker). It’s a versatile ingredient that can be used for a variety of recipes, one of the most popular being hummus.

Tahini has a very distinct flavor and on it’s own may be dissatisfying to some. But with a few tricks, tahini can quickly become a pantry staple you’ll never want to be without.

Here are a few of my favorite dishes using tahini as a star ingredient.

Tahini 3 Ways

#1: Hummus

Yep, gotta start out with the most popular of course! Most hummus recipes call for tahini and garbanzo beans/chickpeas (just Google ‘hummus recipe’), but if beans are a no-go for you, here’s a delicious Roasted Carrot Hummus recipe (paleo + Whole30 compliant) without the beans.

Roasted carrots and caramelized cauliflower with a tahini base makes the best beanless hummus. Slightly sweet and a little smoky - the perfect whole30 party snack!

Click HERE to get this No Bean Roasted Carrot Hummus recipe.

#2: Dips & Sauces

Hands down my most favorite way to use tahini and it seems every time I experiment using it as a staple in dips, drizzles, or sauces, my love for this ground sesame paste just grows. Make a sweet drizzle for fruit or sweet potatoes, or a savory sauce for chicken, fish, even salads. Here’s my #1 FAVORITE tahini recipe on the planet – my The Best Paleo Whole30 Tahini Dressing.

The BEST tahini dressing that's paleo and Whole30 compliant. Works well with salads, roasted veggies, or grilled meat!

Click HERE to get The Best Paleo Whole30 Tahini Dressing to pair with grilled chicken, fish, sautéed kale, or as a dip for raw vegetables.

Sweet additions more your thing? Then you have to try this super simple, 3-ingredient tahini maple drizzle to pair with mashed sweet potatoes, berries, bananas, or apples, or by the spoonful! I’ll even throw it on roasted veggies for a family-friendly side dish we all love.

Maple Tahini Drizzle

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Tahini 3 Ways: Tahini Maple Drizzle

Maple Tahini Drizzle

This sweet tahini maple drizzle amps up any roasted veggie and is the perfect pairing with fresh fruit. And only 3 ingredients!

  • Author: Physical Kitchness
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 1 minute
  • Yield: 1-2 tablespoons 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • ¼ teaspoon pure maple syrup (or more for a sweeter taste)
  • water to thin out if too thick

Instructions

  1. Combine the tahini and pure maple syrup. Mix well
  2. The mixture may be very thick and paste-like. Dilute splashes of water until the mixture is thinned out and you can drizzle it
  3. Serve over roasted veggies, mashed sweet potatoes or fresh fruit

#3: Cookies & Baked Goods

Tahini is a wonderful ingredient to add a slightly nutty, rich flavor to cookies, brownies, and tons of other baked goods. It’s an especially awesome ingredient to use in lieu of nut butters if nut allergies are of concern. How could you possibly say no to these Paleo Hot Cocoa Cookies using simple ingredients and beloved tahini?!

Paleo hot cocoa cookies - so rich and chocolatey! Nut free, grain free, dairy free

Click HERE to get the recipe for these Paleo Hot Cocoa Cookies (naturally sweetened and nut free).

Or try your hand at a spiced sweet potato-based cookie with tahini for the holiday season. You can customize these Soft & Chewy Paleo Gingerbread Cookies easily!

These soft & chewy paleo cookies are also vegan, gluten-free, and only 100 calories! The tastiest and healthiest gingerbread cookies you'll ever taste!

Click HERE to get the recipe for these Soft & Chewy Paleo Gingerbread Cookies.

So there ya go – hummus, drizzles, and baked treats. But tahini doesn’t just stop there! Try experimenting with tahini in banana bread, chicken salad, topped on burgers, or in energy balls with dates and nuts!

And check out the other 1 Ingredient 3 Ways posts to get inspired to stretch your food even further.

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About Chrissa

I'm Chrissa - a lover of cooking, hater of spiders, fitness enthusiast, red lipstick wearer, mom and wife. Here you will find healthy recipes the family will love, step-by-step workout tutorials, meal planning guides and wellness tips.

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  1. Barbara says

    May 18, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    The salad dressing is indeed fantastic and literally tastes great with everything. It’s my new favorite! Thank you so very much!

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