High Protein Creamy Tahini Sauce
Elevate your meals with this High Protein Creamy Tahini Sauce, a versatile and nutrient-packed condiment that's as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring a rich blend of tahini, protein-boosting plain Greek yogurt, and lightly toasted chickpea flour, this silky sauce is infused with the bold flavors of garlic, lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin and paprika. Perfect as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzle over roasted veggies and grain bowls, this quick-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. With its creamy texture, zesty notes, and added protein, it's the ultimate guilt-free way to enhance any dish while catering to vegetarian and Mediterranean-inspired diets.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Step 1
1. In a medium bowl, combine the tahini, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
2. Gradually add the water, stirring continuously, to ensure the mixture stays smooth. Adjust the amount of water to reach your preferred consistency if necessary.
Step 3
3. Heat a small non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add the chickpea flour. Stir constantly for about 3-5 minutes until it is lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat.
Step 4
4. Slowly incorporate the toasted chickpea flour into the tahini-yogurt mixture, thoroughly mixing to avoid any lumps.
Step 5
5. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and flavors.
Step 6
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Step 7
7. Transfer the creamy tahini sauce into a serving dish or airtight container. If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate. The sauce will thicken slightly as it chills; stir in a bit more water if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (785.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1892.3 |
| Total Fat 151.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 24.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2721.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.3g | |
| Protein 80.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 18846.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 85716.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1532.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories