Description
This easy homemade tahini recipe delivers a creamy, nutty sesame paste made with just a few ingredients — sesame seeds, olive oil, salt, and water. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s perfect for dressings, dips, and spreads, and can be customized for flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame seeds (raw or toasted)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 3–4 tablespoons filtered water (adjust to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring often until golden and fragrant.
- Transfer toasted seeds to a food processor. Add olive oil and sea salt, and blend for 1–2 minutes until creamy.
- Gradually add filtered water while blending, until you reach the desired thickness.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Toasting sesame seeds enhances the nutty flavor, but raw seeds can be used for a milder taste.
- Swap olive oil for neutral oils like grapeseed or avocado for a lighter flavor.
- For a spiced version, blend in a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
- Consistency can be adjusted by increasing or reducing the water.
- Stir before each use if separation occurs during storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
