Tahini

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

I have always loved making hummus for my family (which usually includes tahini). When I discovered my son was allergic to soy (which is in most all store-bought tahini), I decided to make my own and it turned out even better than any other store-bought brand! Made as described this recipe is Paleo-diet friendly, soy free, dairy free, gluten free, and grain free. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Tahini

Ingredients

1 cup sesame seeds

¼ cup olive oil

or as needed

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread sesame seeds onto a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are fragrant stirring every few minutes 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer toasted seeds to a blender and add olive oil. Blend until completely smooth adding additional oil if needed. Refrigerate in a sealed container.

Nutritional Information

Tahini

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 130.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.6g 5%

Carbohydrates: 3.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Fat: 12.6g 19%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Folate: 14mcg 4%

Calcium: 140.5mg 14%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 50.5mg 18%

Potassium: 67.4mg 2%

Sodium: 1.7mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 113

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.