Low Iodine Vegan Whipped Tahini Dip

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Creamy, cloud-like, and packed with nutty depth, this whipped tahini dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times. The food processor does the heavy lifting, transforming simple pantry staples into something impossibly smooth and airy — the ice water trick is what gives it that signature fluffy, soft-peak texture that sets it apart from a basic paste. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, this recipe is a natural fit: it skips dairy, eggs, and iodized salt entirely, relying instead on well-stirred tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil to build serious flavor. A pinch of cumin adds warmth without complicating anything, and the optional smoked paprika and fresh parsley on top make it look genuinely stunning on the table. Drizzle it generously with extra olive oil before serving and watch it disappear fast — with crudités, flatbread, or honestly just a spoon.

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Ingredients

6 servings

¾ cup tahini (well-stirred)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
½ tsp fine salt
½ tsp ground cumin
4–6 tbsp ice water
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

For serving

¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture looks thick and slightly pale.
2
With the processor running, drizzle in the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the dip is smooth, light, and fluffy — it should hold a soft peak when a spoon is lifted through it. This typically takes 4–6 tablespoons of water.

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