How to Prepare Tahini Sauce

• Tahini sauce is a paste made from ground toasted sesame seeds, widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine. It has a rich and slightly toasted flavor, with a creamy and oily consistency. The first thing we do is toast the sesame seeds in a pan.

• HOW TO MAKE IT: We place the seeds in a non-stick pan and toast them over low heat, being careful not to burn them. Now let them cool, then pour them into our blender jar along with the oil and blend them. We need to achieve a velvety sauce. The trick is to blend in stages, so as not to overheat the blender and its contents.

• WHAT IT IS USED FOR: In the kitchen, tahini is a versatile ingredient:
  Base for hummus – It is mixed with chickpeas, garlic, lemon, and olive oil to make the famous hummus. Here you find the recipe Chickpea Hummus or CHICKPEA AND PUMPKIN HUMMUS
  Dressing for Mediterranean dishes – Used to flavor falafel, grilled vegetables, or meat.
  Sauces and dressings – Mixed with lemon juice and water, it becomes a perfect sauce for salads or fish dishes.
  Desserts – In some traditions, it is used in desserts, often with honey or molasses.

• WHY IT IS GOOD FOR YOU: Tahini sauce offers numerous nutritional benefits thanks to its main ingredient: sesame seeds. Here are some of its advantages:
  Rich in minerals – Contains copper, selenium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and calcium, essential for bone health and the immune system.
  Source of protein and fiber – Aids digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.
  Healthy fats – Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, which contribute to heart health.
  Natural antioxidants – The copper present in tahini has antioxidant properties that can reduce inflammation and protect cells.
  Brain benefits – The fatty acids and manganese support cognitive functions and may help prevent neurodegenerative diseases.

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