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Creamy tahini dip in an opaque container with lemons and spice bottles behind it on a gray marble countertop.

Greek Yogurt Tahini Sauce with Sumac

Jani H. Leuschel
A quick and easy sauce to add delicious nutty, creamy flavor to bowls, falafel, wraps, and simple grills of seafood and chicken
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dip, dressing, Sauces
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6
Calories 73 kcal

Equipment

  • Jar or bowl
  • Small measuring cup or set of spoons
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons tahini,
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, from ½ a large lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tablespoons hot water
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon sumac
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash cayenne (optional)
  • smidgen nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, large, pressed

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands, lathering with soap and rinsing with running water.
  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
    Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a small jar. Put the lid on and shake until emulsified.
    If necessary, add more water to loosen the sauce and make it whiskable or shakable.
  • Drizzle onto grilled proteins, cooked vegetables, or falafel. You can also serve it as a dip for cut pitas and raw vegetables.

Notes

Note: You can use a handheld blender to create an uber-smooth sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a high-sided container and blitz.
The serving size is about 1 ⅔ Tablespoons. If you add more water for a thinner sauce, the serving will be closer to 2 Tablespoons.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg
Nutrition Facts
Greek Yogurt Tahini Sauce with Sumac
Amount per Serving
Calories
73
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
49
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
6
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, calcium, garlic, healthy fats, phytonutrients, seeds, sesame
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