10 Delicious Tahini Recipes to Try!

Tahini is a sauce made from ground sesame seeds. It’s a sharper flavor that works in both sweet and savory meals. Here are some fabulous recipes to help you start loving and enjoying tahini! It works as a dip, a drizzle, and even can be baked into sweet treats. These recipes are perfect for using tahini, but if you’re looking for more tahini recipes, check out these ten terrific tahini recipes!

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1. Black Tahini Toast

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If you like tahini you will love this Black Tahini Toast by Annie Kimmelman. The spread is made with black sesame seeds, sesame oil, optional roasted garlic, and sea salt. Spread onto a slice or two of toasted bread and top with sliced cucumber, micro arugula, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt.

2. Tahini Chickpea Veggie Wraps

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These Tahini Chickpea Veggie Wraps by Erin Bruns are a perfect way to get protein and loads of veggies into a meal that is quick and can be eaten on the go.

3. Salata Baladia (Tomato & Onion Tahini Salad)

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A satisfying, creamy salad that is often made in our village in Palestine for its simplicity and deliciousness. This Salata Baladia (Tomato & Onion Tahini Salad) by Heifa Odeh pairs beautifully with proteins or on its own with some rice.   Credit: Reprinted with permission from Dine in Palestine by Heifa Odeh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Doaa Elkady.

4. Banana-Tahini Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter Chocolate Sauce

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Where is the line between breakfast and dessert anyway? They can be the same. This Banana-Tahini Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter Chocolate Sauce by Caryn Carruthers won’t disappoint your sweet tooth but also packs seeds and nuts to keep a sugar crash at bay. Let’s be clear about one thing though — you’re not going to be mad when you wake up with this chia pudding waiting for you in the fridge.

5. Tahini Lime Energy Bars

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Is energy feeling low? Here’s a pick-me-up snack that won’t let you down. Dates and tahini create a perfect base for this recipe and lime juice adds a fresh flavor. Especially recommended as a natural immune Support, these Tahini Lime Energy Bars by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler are also a good choice for anyone dealing with iron deficiency.

6. Tahini-Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Ooey, gooey, chunky, chewy Tahini-Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunk Cookies by Katia Martin just rolls off the tongue. These are the best gluten-free, vegan oatmeal and chocolate chunk cookies ever!

7. Tahini Kale Protein Bowl

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In need of a good summer meal recipe? Don’t worry – we’ve got it covered! If you are anything like us, you probably don’t want to be spending hours in the kitchen during these summer months. For this Tahini Kale Protein Bowl by Nikki and Zuzana, we’re using quinoa, kale, broccoli, crumbled tempeh, hemp seeds, and a tahini ginger sauce. All delicious things in one big protein-packed bowl ready to serve in 20 min!

8. One-Pot Lemon Tahini Pasta

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A creamy lemon tahini sauce with tons of fresh veggies makes this light and flavorful pasta the perfect on-the-go meal! This One-Pot Lemon Tahini Pasta by Katherine Vaught is perfect for when you’re craving pasta!

9. Easy Tahini Granola

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This Easy Tahini Granola by Robin Runner is super flexible so don’t stress if you’re missing an ingredient or if you wish to add something else you love. Granola is so incredibly easy to make and stores perfectly in your pantry.

10. Sun-Dried Tomato Muhamarra

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This Sun-Dried Tomato Muhamarra by Noha Elbadry-Cloud improves the classic muhammara. In case you’re unfamiliar with it, muhammara is a Levantine dip made of toasted walnuts, roasted red bell pepper, pomegranate molasses, and tahini. It’s rich, tangy, creamy, slightly sweet, and beautifully earthy. This recipe boosts its savoriness and tanginess with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and you’ll be impressed with the results. This muhammara makes a great addition to charcuterie and grazing boards, as a stand-alone appetizer, and even as a sandwich spread. Credit: Reprinted with permission from The Vegan Middle Eastern Cookbook by Noha Elbadry – Cloud. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Noha Elbadry – Cloud.

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