Artificial Food Coloring Free Za'atar-Tahini Date Paste
Total time20 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
4.9(30)
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8 servings
- 8 medjool dates, pitted
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp za'atar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3–4 tbsp warm water
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the pitted dates in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for 10 minutes, until softened, then drain and discard the soaking water.
- 2
Transfer the drained dates to a food processor. Add the tahini, za'atar, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Process for about 30 seconds, until the mixture begins to come together into a rough paste.
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