Homemade Tahini Paste

Yield: ½ cup

This authentic Homemade Tahini Paste is the base to the hummus recipes that go along in this book! It’s always a good idea to have it on hand! The dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup hulled sesame seeds
2–4 tbsp. olive oil
pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Grind the sesame seeds in a food processor and gradually add the oil until smooth. Mix in a pinch of salt.

Tip: Lightly toast the seeds in a dry pan on the stovetop before grinding for a deeper, nutty flavor. Don’t toast the seeds in the oven as they can easily burn.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 TABLESPOON

Calories 59kcal
Total Carbohydrates 2g
Protein 1g
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 290mg
Potassium 141mg
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 4.8% Daily Value
Vitamin C 2.5% Daily Value
Calcium 2.6% Daily Value
Iron 5.3% Daily Value

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Refresh Meal Plan Cookbook here