Tahini Sauce for Bowls

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Tahini Sauce for Bowls

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    If you enjoy falafel, bowls, or finger food, you absolutely have to try this Tahini Sauce! The recipe combines the freshness of lemon with the creamy nuttiness of sesame paste and the sharpness of garlic. The result: possibly the best sauce ever!

    Nutritional values per serving

    Enough for multiple bowls

    Ergibt 1 Portionen
    calories 325
    protein 9 g
    carbs 10 g
    fats 27 g
    Fiber 4 g

    ZUTATEN

    Portionen
    • 0.5 lemon
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 50 g tahini
    • 60 ml hot water
    • Salt to taste
    • Optional: cumin, chili flakes, olive oil

    • Notes

    • Missing an ingredient? No problem! In the recipe you’ll find a substitution table with alternatives to the ingredients listed here!

    Instructions

    1

    Juice the lemon and finely chop the garlic.
    2

    Combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl and stir well. Don’t be surprised: the mixture will initially be thick and lumpy – the sauce becomes creamy in the next step.
    3

    Alternatively, you can put all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    4

    Slowly whisk in the hot water.
    5

    Optionally season the tahini sauce with cumin, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil, then give it one final good stir.

    Recipe Note

    Could this be the most delicious way to use tahini? We think so! This sesame sauce is our go-to for all kinds of dishes.

    How to Use Tahini Sauce

    Looking for recipes with tahini sauce? Here are our favorite ideas:

    1. Bowls: This tahini sauce turns any simple bowl into a premium edition. Customize your bowl however you like and top it with the sauce – absolutely heavenly.
    2. Sandwiches and Wraps: Add this sesame sauce to your next lunch. Spread on fresh hummus for sandwiches or fill your wrap with veggies – the sauce completes the dish perfectly.
    3. Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Sauce: Chop your favorite vegetables, add oil, salt, and spices of your choice (we recommend paprika powder, garlic powder, and a bit of cumin), and roast at 180°C. Top the roasted vegetables with toasted sesame and enjoy with the tahini sauce.
    4. Falafel: Traditionally served with tahini sauce, these little balls taste twice as good with the fresh sauce.
    5. You can also use the sauce as a dip for vegetable sticks. Instructions for this are in the next section.

    Tip: Make a larger batch of tahini sauce at once. It can be stored in the fridge for several days to weeks and is ready whenever you need it.

    Tahini Sauce as Dip | Vetain’s 2-in-1 Recipe

    You can quickly turn this tahini sauce into a dip for vegetable sticks, breadsticks, or summer rolls.

    Simply reduce the amount of water so the cream reaches your preferred dip consistency. Since the water is added slowly anyway, you can adjust easily. I like to add some cumin and a swirl of olive oil as a topping.

    If you want more dips, our hummus and mutabal are also great options.

    Delicious Variations | Make Your Sesame Sauce Even Tastier

    Do you like it spicy? Love peanut or want a dollop of yogurt? With this basic recipe, you can create your favorite sauce variations.

    • Spicy Tahini Sauce: Add some chili flakes or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce – the combination of nutty tahini and fiery heat is unique.
    • Yogurt Tahini Sauce: Stir in a spoonful of yogurt. Reduce the water slightly for an extra creamy texture.
    • Peanut Tahini Sauce: Add a spoonful of peanut butter to change the flavor instantly, perfect for Asian-style bowls.

    Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or mint can also be added. Pomegranate syrup is another tasty addition.

    Vetain Tahini – The Secret to Great Tahini Sauces

    For this recipe, we use our tahini made from hulled, roasted organic sesame. The gentle roasting gives it a mild, pleasant nutty flavor without the bitterness found in some sesame pastes. The texture is smooth and creamy, making it ideal for dressings, sauces, or even sweet recipes. Perfect for both savory dishes like hummus or bowls, and sweet creations like energy balls.

    • Hulled, roasted organic sesame
    • Mild sesame flavor, not bitter
    • Especially creamy, smooth texture
    • Single ingredient, no additives
    • Versatile for sweet and savory recipes

    Substitution Table

    Often when recreating a recipe, you may be missing certain ingredients or dislike some components. Here’s a substitution table so you can adjust the recipe to your liking:

    • Lemon → Lemon concentrate (less), lime juice
    • Olive oil → Rapeseed oil, sesame oil
    • Cumin → Other spices like paprika powder or chili flakes

    Our tahini sauce is vegan, but you can use animal-based ingredients if you prefer!

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      ZUTATEN

      Portionen
      • 0.5 lemon
      • 1 garlic clove
      • 50 g tahini
      • 60 ml hot water
      • Salt to taste
      • Optional: cumin, chili flakes, olive oil

      • Notes

      • Missing an ingredient? No problem! In the recipe you’ll find a substitution table with alternatives to the ingredients listed here!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      We say clearly: make it yourself! The sauce doesn’t take much effort and can be prepared in just a few minutes. It tastes much fresher and more intense than store-bought sauces.

      This is a classic of Arab cuisine and is traditionally served with falafel, bread, and vegetables. The sauce is made from tahini, a sesame paste, along with fresh ingredients like lemon juice and garlic. It tastes fresh and has a rich, nutty sesame flavor.

      For the tahini lemon sauce, you only need 5 ingredients: lemon juice, garlic, tahini, hot water, and salt.

      This usually comes down to the sesame paste. Make sure to use a high-quality sesame paste made from gently roasted, hulled sesame seeds.