Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce

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Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce

This Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce is bursting with the freshness of cilantro, the zesty tang of lime, and the creamy richness of tahini! It's so versatile too. Drizzle it over salads, use it as a dip for veggies, or pair it with grilled meats or fish. In just about 10 minutes you'll have yourself a simple-to-prepare, yet endlessly customizable, sauce!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Irina

Equipment

Blender/Food Processor

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves packed, stems and leaves
2 garlic cloves
¾ cup tahini - sesame seed paste
½ lime juice of - 1 tablespoon
½ teaspoon salt - plus more to taste (if needed), I used Himalayan salt
½ cup water - plus more for desired consistency. use water safe for drinking as it will not be boiled

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Instructions

Coarsely chop the cilantro and garlic so they blend better.
Add the cilantro leaves, tahini, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and water to a food processor or blender.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor or blender.
If the sauce is too thick, add more water gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Blend again to incorporate the water thoroughly.

Notes

The serving size of the sauce can vary depending on how it's used. For dressing salads, dipping veggies, or using as a sauce for grilled meats, this amount should serve about 12.
Look for tahini made from 100% sesame seeds without any added oils or sweeteners.

Choose tahini that is made from hulled sesame seeds for a milder flavor, or unhulled sesame seeds for a more robust and slightly bitter taste.

When adding water, start with a small amount of water and adjust as needed until you achieve the desired texture and flavor.

Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more lime juice for acidity, salt for seasoning, or honey for sweetness to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.

Blend the ingredients well in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.

Allow the sauce to sit for a while after preparing it to let the flavors meld together. This allows the ingredients to infuse and develop a more cohesive taste.

Tahini sauce does thicken slowly. Once it thickens, you may like to add more water to dilute it.

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