Tahini recipes

In my research on Gluten-Free sweets I decided to make some halva from Tahini with honey and whilst it is delicious I need to curb my sweet tooth so decided to research more recipes made with Tahini. Within a few seconds I found a great new sauce for fish made with tahini, lemon juice, water and cayenne

Tahini (also spelled taheeni, taheneh or tahineh, which comes from the Arabic word tahana meaning to grind) is very nutritious, containing many of the food values needed by the human body. It has no cholesterol, is relatively sodium free, and is made up from about 50% fat, 20% protein, 16% carbohydrates, 5% fibre. It also contains a good amount of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamins C and E. In the Middle Eastern lands it has long been believed that, when combined with legumes, tahini becomes the ultimate human edible.

 

A common sauce is made from tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and, at times, other seasonings. This tangy mixture can be served by itself as an appetizer, or combined with avocados, chickpeas, eggplants, potatoes, and a number of other vegetables to create vegetarian delights. It is served with fish and all types of barbecued meats, or employed as a dressing in falafel sandwiches and salads. It is also excellent for seasoning soups and stews and as an ingredient in candies or baking products. A mix of an equal amount of this paste and honey makes a tasty, healthy syrup, which is great with pancakes and waffles or as a morning dip for bread.

(Source: Tahini: A health food par-excellence by Habeeb Salloum )

And a great dip made from tahini and grape syrup by  Only Turkish Food: Tahini with Grape Syrup

Tahini & Grape Molasses (Tahin Pekmez)

Tahini - a health food par excellence

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