Admit it you’re addicted to nut butters.
Time to expand your horizons from peanut and almond to Tahnini! I’m sure some of you are fans already, but if it’s new to you tahini is simply ground sesame seeds that is nice and creamy like peanut butter. At least that’s all it contains if you get a quality brand like Once Again Nut Butter.
Source carrot and beet root slaw
Tahini is often used in hummus and is a staple for many Middle Eastern dishes. You’ve probably been noshing on it for years without evening realizing it. Other quickie ways to incorporate it:
- Mix with Greek yogurt and herbs to create a veggie dip
- Add to a green smoothie
- Replace peanut butter in your noodle sauce
- Mix with miso and lemon for a salad dressing
Why you might want to use it?
- 2 tbsp contain almost 30% of your daily calcium needs
- Rich source of zinc and fiber
- Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B15, which support metabolism, enhance immune/nervous system function, and maintain healthy skin and muscle tone.
16 healthy ways to incorporate Tahini in your cooking
SALADS/DRESSINGS
Tahini Lemon Dressing {great for kale salads}
Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Tahini Sauce
Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing {pictured above}
Curried Tahini Carrot Slaw
Tahini Egg Salad {finally no Mayo}
Warm butternut squash and chickpea salad
MAIN DISHES
Lobster and Shrimp Soup
Cauliflower Soup with Tahini and Pine nuts
Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Tahini Sauce {pictured above}
Falafel inspired scotch eggs {Paleo}
COOKIES AND BREADS
15 Minute Tahini Cookies
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cinnamon Tahini Bread {Paleo}
Tahini Cacao Nib Plantain Bread Sandwich
Paleo “Peanut Butter” Pie
Tahini Muffins with Figs {pictured above}
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Disclosure: I have been a long time eater of Once Again Nut Butter and they are providing the product for this giveaway. All opinions, ideas, salvation are my own.
