Sesame Paste - Tahini Recipe

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Sesame Paste - Tahini
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds (available at middle eastern and health food stores)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (more or less as needed, for garnish) (optional)

Directions:

  1. Put sesame seeds in electric blender or nut grinder and grind until smooth and lump free.
  2. Transfer to small bowl, and add lemon juice, vegetable oil, and water; mix to a smooth paste. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. To serve tahini, mound on a small plate and drizzle with olive oil. It can be used as a spread for crackers or a dip for raw vegetables.
  4. Covered and refrigerated, tahini keeps well for several months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 87.67 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.57g 13%
Sodium 1.08mg 0%
Potassium 43.43mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.16g 1%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 4%
Protein 1.62g 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 88.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 486.08 Kcal (2035 kJ)
Calories from fat 427.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.49g 13%
Sodium 5.97mg 0%
Potassium 240.78mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.97g 1%
Sugars 0.21g 0%
Dietary Fiber 5.99g 4%
Protein 8.98g 3%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 1%
Iron 7.5mg 8%
Calcium 489mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

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