middle eastern tahini

Name: Middle Eastern Tahini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) white sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon(s) za'atar spice mix (https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/main-course-other-main-course/zatar.html); 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika use and amount optional to your liking); - zest of one lemon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (optional); 1-2 tablespoon(s) neutral flavored oil

review

Private Recipe by

Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

Use as you would any tahini but it's especially nice thinned with a bit of olive oil and drizzled over steamed veggies. Be inventive and enjoy.

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yield serving(s)

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Roast

Ingredients For middle eastern tahini

2 c

white sesame seeds
1 Tbsp

za'atar spice mix (https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/main-course-other-main-course/zatar.html)
1 tsp

smoked paprika use and amount optional to your liking)
zest of one lemon
1/2 tsp

salt (optional)
1-2 Tbsp

neutral flavored oil

How To Make middle eastern tahini

1
Preheat oven to 325f. Roast nuts (and or seeds) for 10 to 15 mins. Stir twice during this time.

2
Transfer to a food processor or high powered blender while still warm. Process until finely ground, about 3-4 mins.
3
Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1 to 2 Tbsp of neutral tasting oil such as canola or grape seed oil. Continue to blend until smooth and creamy adding a few more drops of oil only if needed. At this point also blend in the rest of the ingredients.
4
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Enjoy.
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