Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Tahini Sauce
Creamy, nutty, and bright with fresh lemon, this tahini sauce comes together in minutes with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Sesame paste is a surprisingly rich source of calcium and healthy fats — nutrients that matter a lot when you're nursing and your body is working overtime. The garlic and cumin add depth without overwhelming heat, making this a sauce the whole family can enjoy alongside whatever's on the table. A splash of ice water is the secret to that silky, pourable texture — whisked in gradually, it transforms a thick paste into something genuinely luxurious. Fresh lemon juice keeps it bright and clean-tasting, and a little chopped parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color if you want to dress it up. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, grilled chicken, or warm flatbread — it's endlessly versatile and takes almost no effort to pull off.
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6 servings
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 3–5 tbsp ice water, plus more as needed
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin until the mixture seizes into a thick, pale paste.
- 2
Add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition, until the sauce loosens to a smooth, pourable consistency that falls off the whisk in a slow, steady ribbon. Start with 3 tablespoons and add more for a thinner sauce.
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