| Tahini is a sesame butter/paste, that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong anti-cancer effects. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds, and these plant compounds have been shown to help lower cholesterol.”
Tahini is made of three ingredients: hulled sesame seeds, oil, and often-times salt. Hulled sesame seeds are normally toasted, and then ground to create a smooth, creamy seed butter with a pourable consistency. My daughter Amanda taught me this recipe over Thanksgiving. It is a marvelous way to make leafy greens delectable! You can serve this sauce over any variety of greens you sauté or steam, and it can be served over cooked brown rice or quinoa to make a main dish. Raw vegetables are also good with this sauce. In the photo above, we had raw endives with it as an appetizer. Amanda sprinkled a little turmeric and spirulina on the top as a garnish. This sauce, with some raisins, is scrumptious on roasted cauliflower.* (recipe below)
This sauce is gluten-free, vegan, healthy, savory, simple, rich in protein, and delicious! The tahini sauce with sautéed or steamed greens makes a fantastic dish to serve at special group meals, because it accommodates people with special dining requirements.
This recipe makes about ½ cup. It will serve two people. It is easy to double or triple this recipe. It stores well in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
½ cup of organic, raw Tahini
Juice of half a lemon or lime
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder or fresh minced garlic to taste
Note: Use these measurements, if you require specific amounts.
1/8 tsp. mineral-rich salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder or two cloves of fresh minced garlic
Directions
1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Pour or spoon over your vegetables of choice.
3. Serve warm
Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
1 head organic cauliflower
organic coconut oil for cooking
mineral-rich salt
1/2 or 1 cup organic raisins
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut up cauliflower into bit-size flowerets.
3. Coat the cauliflower with coconut oil, sprinkle with salt, and place in a baking dish.
4. Bake the cauliflower for about 20 minutes or until it is soft enough to eat.
5. While the cauliflower is roasting, make the tahini sauce and add the raisins to the mixture.
6. When the cauliflower is ready, remove it from the heat, coat the cauliflower generously with the tahini sauce and raisins.
7. Place this coated cauliflower with tahini sauce back in the baking dish and put it back in the oven for about 3 minutes, until the raisins are soft.
8. Serve warm.
Be sure to add that main ingredient!
The main ingredient is always LOVE!
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