Description
This simple creamy Tahini Yogurt Sauce is deceptively flavorful thanks to a drizzle of warm spice-infused oil. It's a delicious sauce for fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, crispy tofu or even fritters.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup plain Greek-strained yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. tahini
- zest and juice from 1/2 lemon, plus more as desired
- 1/4 tsp. table salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper, plus more for serving
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced or grated (optional)
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil, cumin, coriander and turmeric in a small skillet over medium until just sizzling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool at room temperature for about 2 minutes.
- Stir together yogurt, tahini lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon of the oil mixture (add garlic, if desired) in a medium bowl until smooth. Serve garnished with more of the oil mixture, a pinch of black pepper, more lemon zest and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Store leftover tahini yogurt sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can use fresh mint or dill instead of parsley, if desired.
- If you want a very light and fluffy sauce, but sure to whisk the sauce as tahini lightens up as it's stirred.
- You can swap in other spices for the cumin, coriander and turmeric if desired. Tried garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, etc.
- Serve this sauce with our Za'atar Chicken and Crisp Pita Salad recipe or our easy and vegan Chickpea Patties recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 min.
- Cook Time: 2 min.
- Category: sauces
- Method: Sautee/No Cook
- Cuisine: American/Middle Eastern
