Levantine · Sauce / condiment

Tahini and Yogurt Sauce

Name: Tahini and Yogurt Sauce
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes about 240 ml, serves 4
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 180 g full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tahini paste; 45 ml fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; kosher salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Greek yogurt and tahini whisked with garlic, lemon and cumin, then topped with black sesame seeds. It is cool, tangy and nutty and goes with grilled meat, falafel or roasted vegetables.

YieldMakes about 240 ml, serves 4
Hands-on5 min
Total5 min
Difficulty

Ingredients

180 gfull-fat Greek yogurt
1 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbsptahini paste
45 mlfresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon
½ tspground cumin
1 tbspblack sesame seeds
1 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
to tastekosher salt
to tasteblack pepper

Diet

Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

Dairy
Sesame
Olive
Citrus fruits (any)
Lemon
Onion family (any)
Garlic
Black and white pepper
Cumin
Lactose
FODMAPs (any)

Taste

Sour / bright
Salty
Umami / savory
Richness / fat
Aromatic spice

Texture

Creamy

Season

Any season

Occasion

Weeknight

Effort

Under 20 min active
Under 30 min total
Difficulty 1
Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

Calories: low
Protein: low
Carbs: low
Fat: moderate
Fiber: low
Sodium: low

Budget

Budget: low

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