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Yogurt tahini sauce in a blue and white bowl.

Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Tahini yogurt sauce is easy, creamy, and oh-so-versatile. This sauce is your secret weapon in creating delicious, healthy dishes. Forget calorie-laden dips and dressings – this yogurt tahini wonder is light, luscious, and leaves you feeling good inside and out. Whip it up in a flash and indulge guilt-free.
Author: Sheeba
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, condiment, sauce
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 198.3 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)

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Instructions
 

  • Mince 2 cloves garlic.
  • Take ¾ cup Greek yogurt in a medium bowl.
  • Add minced garlic, ¼ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
  • Whisk until everything is well incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning as you go.
  • Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl. Sprinkle your favorite toppings. (see notes)
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate to use later.

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Notes

Variations

  • Garlicky tahini yogurt sauce: Add more garlic if you like garlicky sauces.
  • Smoky sauce: Replace raw garlic with roasted garlic. Brush a pan with olive oil and roast the minced garlic before whisking it with the yogurt. You can also use oven roasted garlic.
  • Spicy Greek yogurt tahini sauce: Love spices? Add ¼ teaspoon each of paprika and cumin.
  • Sweet citrus sauce: Love citrus flavors? A splash of orange juice and zest will add a hint of sweetness too.
  • Fruity dipping sauce: Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for fruity tones. (Use a hand mixer if you have. It will emulsify the oil and make the sauce more creamy.)

Topping ideas

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Roasted pine nuts
  • Fresh parsley (or other fresh herbs like dill or mint)
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Lemon zest
  • Orange zest
For more tips and tricks, see the post above.
Nutrition Facts
Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
198.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16.1
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.3
g
14
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6.1
g
Cholesterol
 
1.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
311
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
194.5
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.6
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1.6
g
7
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
26.2
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
4.6
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
76.8
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1.6
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.