Tahini pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory dishes, adding a rich, nutty depth to your cooking.
Find ready-made tahini in most supermarkets, or prepare your own for these versatile recipes—it's simpler than you think.
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Mix 4 tbsp tahini with 4 tbsp honey and ½ tsp vanilla powder. Grind 50 g almonds into a coarse flour and stir into the tahini mixture. Add 90 g oat flour and ½ tsp baking powder. Shape into 12 rounds, flatten slightly, and place on baking paper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chill for 30 minutes, then bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 10 minutes.
Combine ½ cup tahini with ¼ cup honey, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Coat a whole chicken generously and roast in a preheated oven at 190°C for about 1 hour. Serve with fresh lemon slices and oregano for a zesty finish.
In a food processor, blend a 400 g can of cannellini beans with ½ cup tahini, 3 tsp lemon juice, 3 tsp water, 2 tsp finely grated horseradish, and 1 tsp sea salt until creamy and smooth. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with pita bread or crisp raw vegetables.
