How to Make Homemade Tahini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade tahini is a delicious and versatile ingredient that is incredibly easy to make at home. Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds and is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It is rich and creamy with a subtle nutty flavor, making it perfect for use in a wide variety of dishes.

Whether you want to use it as a dip for vegetables, spread it on sandwiches, or incorporate it into your favorite recipes, homemade tahini is a must-have in any well-stocked kitc...

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Ingredients

  • 5 ½ cups sesame seeds
  • 2 ½ cups olive oil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 6 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread sesame seeds on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, shaking the baking sheet frequently, until seeds are lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour cooled seeds and 1 1/2 cups olive oil into a food processor. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more oil and blend until a thick yet pourable consistency is reached.
  • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 77mg