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potatoes with green tahini sauce

Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

"The cilantro and lemon-laced tahini sauce is a perfect bold partner for the potatoes, but it would also be great tossed with roasted carrots or broccoli" Recipe from Eating Well Magazine, Michael Solomonov, Chef **Prep/cooking time does not include 1 1/2 - 2 hour resting time for potatoes**

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For potatoes with green tahini sauce

  • 3 lb
    small new potatoes, scrubbed
  • 2 Tbsp
    kosher salt plus 1/2 tsp. divided
  • 1 bunch
    fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    tahini (room temperature)
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    room temperature water, plus more as needed
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    extra-virgin olive oil

How To Make potatoes with green tahini sauce

  • 1
    Place the potatoes in a large pot, add 2 tbsp. kosher salt and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature in the water, 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Drain and cut the potatoes in half.
  • 2
    Combine cilantro, tahini, lemon juice and water in a food processor and process until very smooth, adding additional room temperature water by the tablespoon as needed for a smooth sauce.
  • 3
    Toss the potatoes in a large bowl with the tahini sauce, parsley and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Drizzle with oil just before serving.
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