Tahini and Lemon Sauce
This makes a good salad dressing or all purpose sauce for any meat or fish. Feel free to add fresh herbs or spices to play with the flavor profile.
Servings 8
Calories 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 1/4 cup water warm
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce
- 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice start with 2 and add more if desired
- zest of 1 lemon optional
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Whisk the tahini to loosen then add the water, a bit at a time, whisking until smooth. You can vary the amount of water to vary the consistency - add more to thin the sauce. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Alternatively, combine everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. The sauce will keep for one week in the refrigerator.
Notes
Makes 1 cup, Serving Size: 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg