Tahini, tahine, tehina, or sesame paste is a paste of ground sesame seeds used in cooking. Middle Eastern tahini is made of hulled, lightly roasted seeds. East Asian sesame paste is made of unhulled seeds.
Tahini is a major component of hummus bi tahini and other Middle Eastern foods. It is sold fresh or dehydrated.
1. Dip raw veggies in it. ...
2. Spread it on toast. ...
3. Drizzle it on falafel. ...
4. Use it to make Tarator sauce. ...
5. Dress your salad with it. ...
6. Make a double sesame burger. ...
7. Stir it into soup. ...
8. Have Main Course Baba Ghanoush
Nutritional Value per 100g
Energy 2,489 KJ (595 kcal)
Carbohydrates 3g
Fat 53.76g
Protein 17.00g
Vitamins:
Vitamin A 67 IU
Thiamine (B1) 106%/1.220mg
Riboflavin (B2) 36%/5.450mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) 14$/0.693mg
Vitamin (B6) 11%/0.149mg
Folate (B9) 25%/98