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tahini yogurt sauce in a bowl for cauliflower, lamb, shawarma, falafel or vegetables.

Tahini Yogurt Sauce

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Description

This Tahini Yogurt Sauce recipe is rich, creamy, and tangy—perfect for falafel, shawarma, cauliflower, or simply served as a dressing or dip. Vegan-adaptable.


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt or plain milk kefir- or vegan yogurt.
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste (stirred)
  • 12 cloves garlic, finely minced (or sub 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic)
  • 1/41/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, more to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon olive oil (if using fat-free yogurt)


Instructions

  1. Place yogurt, tahini paste, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk until it is completely smooth. 
  2. Taste, add lemon juice if you want it tangier. ( some yogurts are tangier than others).
  3. Adjust salt and pepper to your liking. 
  4. TIP: If using fat-free yogurt, a teaspoon of olive oil will add richness or add more tahini paste
  5. Refrigerate until serving.
  6. Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs (parsley, dill, cilantro, or chives) and sprinkle with Aleppo chili flakes or Urfa biber.

Notes

Tahini yogurt sauce will stay in the refrigerator for up to 4 days ( or longer if using granulated garlic)  in an airtight container and can be made ahead.

Use this tahini yogurt sauce for falafel, chicken shawarma, lamb, cauliflower, and roasted vegetables. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 76
  • Sugar: 1.1 g
  • Sodium: 159.6 mg
  • Fat: 5.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.9 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.5 mg