Tahini Made Easy

Master the art of homemade tahini with "Tahini Made Easy"—your go-to guide for creating this creamy, nutty sesame paste in just 10 minutes! This quick and simple recipe combines two pantry staples—golden sesame seeds and a drizzle of olive oil—for a smooth, velvety tahini that’s fresher and tastier than anything store-bought. The key lies in properly toasting the sesame seeds to unlock their rich, nutty flavor before blending them to silky perfection. Perfect for enhancing hummus, dressings, sauces, or even baked goods, this versatile condiment is made to impress. Plus, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and easily customizable. Whip up a batch today and savor the taste of homemade goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 200 grams Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil (or neutral oil)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds.

Step 2

Toast the sesame seeds for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn a light golden color and release a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 3

Remove the toasted sesame seeds from the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the cooled sesame seeds to a food processor or high-powered blender.

Step 5

Pulse the sesame seeds a few times to break them down, then blend continuously while slowly adding the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 6

Blend until the tahini becomes smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.

Step 7

If the tahini is too thick, add an additional half tablespoon of olive oil at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 8

Transfer the tahini to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	240.5 grams (240.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1619

Total Fat 162.90g	209%
Saturated Fat 24.10g	121%
Polyunsaturated Fat 51.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 94mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 23.40g	9%
Dietary Fiber 23.20g	83%
Total Sugars 1.00g
Protein 40.80g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 740mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.1%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 5.4%