Creamy Tahini Sauce
Burgers are as American as the Fourth of July and, for many, as essential to the holiday as fireworks! Try this recipe to spice up the party fare.
Creamy Tahini Sauce
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup sesame tahini
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt see note at end of recipe
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ - ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Place the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup of water in a blender. Blend until smooth and thick. It should be the consistency of lightly whipped cream. Add a little more water if necessary. Taste and add more salt if needed. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
Notes
To make dairy-free, either substitute with dairy-free Greek yogurt or simply omit and add an additional ½ cup tahini.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tahini Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 125mg4%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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