Quick & Easy Cilantro Garlic Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy Cilantro Garlic Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Raw Tahini Paste (Good quality, natural tahini); 1/4 cup Cold Water (Add more if needed to reach desired consistency); 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed for best flavor); 1 clove Garlic (Minced or grated); 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (To taste)

Discover how to prepare a delicious and refreshing tahini sauce in minutes, featuring fresh cilantro, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon. This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling over salads, or accompanying your favorite Middle Eastern dishes. It's incredibly simple, quick, and packed with flavor, making it an ideal addition to any meal.

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#Sauce

#Dip

#Vegan

#Vegetarian

#Quick

#Easy

#Cilantro

#Lemon

#Garlic

#Dressing

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Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Middle Eastern

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

Protein

Carbs

15g

Fat

Mixing Tahini and Water to Creamy Smoothness

Ingredients

Raw Tahini Paste
(Good quality, natural tahini)
1 cup
Cold Water
(Add more if needed to reach desired consistency)
1 cup

Fresh Lemon Juice
(Freshly squeezed for best flavor)
2 tablespoons
Garlic
(Minced or grated)
1 clove
Fresh Cilantro
(Finely chopped)
1 cup
Salt
(To taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Adding Fresh Lemon Juice and Garlic

Instructions

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In a bowl, combine the tahini paste and cold water. Whisk vigorously until the mixture emulsifies and becomes light and creamy. If it becomes too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth.
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In a bowl, combine the tahini paste and cold water. Whisk vigorously until the mixture emulsifies and becomes light and creamy. If it becomes too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth.
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Using cold water helps to create a lighter, fluffier tahini.
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Add the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to the tahini mixture. Continue whisking until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce is uniformly seasoned.
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Add the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to the tahini mixture. Continue whisking until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce is uniformly seasoned.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more lemon or salt to your preference.

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Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh cilantro. Mix until just combined, ensuring the cilantro is evenly distributed throughout the sauce. Avoid overmixing to maintain the herb's freshness.
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Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh cilantro. Mix until just combined, ensuring the cilantro is evenly distributed throughout the sauce. Avoid overmixing to maintain the herb's freshness.
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For an extra vibrant green color, add the cilantro just before serving.
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Transfer the finished tahini sauce to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or a few extra cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Transfer the finished tahini sauce to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or a few extra cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Tahini sauce thickens in the fridge; add a splash of cold water to thin it out before serving if needed.