Name: Tahini Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Image may contain Drink Milk Beverage Bowl Food and Custard

This creamy, garlicky tahini sauce also pairs wonderfully with lamb. Serve it as a dipping sauce, or as a spread on cold lamb sandwiches.

Cooks' note:

· Tahini sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

1/2 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with sea salt. Whisk together garlic paste and remaining ingredients until combined well.

TagsSauce Tahini Garlic Root Vegetable Vegetable Lemon Citrus Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Quick 30 Minutes or Less Make Ahead No-Cook Gourmet

Recipe notes

The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.

José Andrés Recipes Worth Bookmarking

Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.

The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in May

Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Paella de Pollo con Verduras

A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.

13 Types of Nuts and How to Cook With Them

Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.

31 Spring Cocktails for Warmer Days Ahead

Think a Hugo spritz, a gin basil smash, and plenty more patio-ready pours.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.