Homemade Tahini Recipe: How to Make Sesame Paste

Name: Homemade Tahini Recipe: How to Make Sesame Paste
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 16 ounces sesame seeds (1 package Bob’s Red Mill Sesame Seeds); ½–¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

February 4, 2021 by Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN

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Have you tried making your own dip before? If you’re accustomed to buying sauces at your grocery store, the idea of making your own might be a bit intimidating, but this homemade tahini recipe shows you can make delicious dip all on your own.

This tahini sauce recipe is a great starter. It’s got — count ’em — just two ingredients, but it really packs a flavor punch.

If you haven’t tried tahini before, I think you’ll really enjoy it. It is a dip/spread that’s terrific with veggies, pita chips or even on sandwiches.

Key Ingredients

What is tahini sauce, and what is tahini made of? As I mentioned, this tahini past recipe only has two ingredients: sesame seeds and olive oil. That’s what makes it so simple to make — and so healthy to eat.

Because it’s made from sesame seeds, which are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, it helps lower cholesterol, protect your heart and even fight blood pressure. Not bad for a small seed!

The other ingredient, olive oil, is beneficial in its own right. Extra-virgin olive oil benefits the heart, brain, immune system and blood sugar levels.

Now let’s make this tahini recipe…

How to Make Tahini

How do you make tahini from scratch? Start by heating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

On a slightly greased baking sheet, spread the package of sesame seeds, and bake them for eight to 10 minutes.

This step gives the seeds so much extra flavor with next to no effort.

When the seeds finish roasting, remove them from the oven, and let them cool for about 15 minutes.

Then add the sesame seeds and olive oil to the food processor. Pulse the ingredients on high.

You might need to scrape down the sides every once in awhile. Keep pulsing until the mix is smooth and creamy.

You’re done! Because it’s so easy, there’s no reason to avoid making this homemade tahini recipe ASAP.

Similar Recipes

What do you do with tahini? There are no shortage of tahini recipes to try.

Here are some recipes with tahini to get you started: