Middle Eastern Tahini and Yogurt Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and flavor-packed Middle Eastern Tahini and Yogurt Appetizer. Blending the tang of rich Greek yogurt with the nutty depth of tahini, this dip is brightened by a hint of lemon juice, an aromatic touch of garlic, and a warm dash of cumin. Finished with a drizzle of velvety olive oil, a sprinkle of vibrant paprika, and fresh parsley, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it alongside warm pita bread or crunchy vegetable sticks for a crowd-pleasing starter that’s perfect for gatherings or casual snacking. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is your go-to for a healthy and easy Middle Eastern-inspired dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0 optional pita bread or vegetable sticks
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and tahini. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Add the lemon juice, minced garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt and tahini mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the mixture achieves a creamy consistency.
Step 4
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, lemon juice, or cumin to suit your preference).
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
Step 6
Sprinkle the paprika and freshly chopped parsley on top as garnish.
Step 7
Serve immediately with pita bread or vegetable sticks on the side for dipping, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (497.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1417.7 |
| Total Fat 106.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 24.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1722.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.6g | |
| Protein 56.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 9620.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 42860.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1032.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories