RECIPE

Garlicky Tahini

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  • SERVINGS: Makes about 1 cup

Cooks throughout the Middle and Near East serve this creamy, garlicky condiment as a sauce for grilled lamb. It is also wonderful with chicken or swordfish.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME:
  • SERVINGS: Makes about 1 cup
  • FAST
  • HEALTHY
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
    2. 1/3 cup tahini
    3. 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
    4. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    5. 1/3 cup water
    6. 1 teaspoon salt
    7. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    8. 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. In a blender, puree the garlic with the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt and pepper until smooth. If the sauce appears thick, add a little more water. Scrape the sauce into a bowl, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for 1 week. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.

Serve With

Turkish Shish Kebabs with Garlicky Tahini