Homemade Tahini
Homemade tahini is gluten-free, simple to make, and a nutritious vegan paste with a nutty flavor. It’s made of sesame seeds and oil.It has a smooth peanut butter-like texture. It is a staple ingredient in MiddleEastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
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Servings: 8 Tablespoons
Calories: 148kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup (140g/ sesame seeds, I prefer hulled
- 2-4 tbsp neutral-flavored oil, such as grapeseed, sesame, or mild olive oil
- Pinch of salt, optional
Instructions
Toasting Sesame Seeds:
- Add sesame seeds to a large, dry frying pan, and toast over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until seeds are fragrant and light in golden color (not brown), 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful sesame seeds can burn quickly.
- Transfer the toasted seeds to a baking sheet or large plate and let cool completely.
Make the Tahini:
- Add the sesame seeds to the bowl of a food processor and process until a crumbly paste forms, about 1 minute.
- Add 3 tablespoons oil and process for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the food processor a few times. Check the consistency of the tahini. It should be smooth, not grainy, and it should be able to pour the tahini. If necessary, process for another minute and add another tablespoon of oil.
- Taste the tahini and add salt to taste. Process for 5 to 10 seconds to blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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