Tasty Traditional Tahini Paste

I spent years buying tahini paste that I used to make my Hummus bi Tahini, until one day I read the ingredients: sesame seeds, olive oil. Well, goodness, I thought, I can do that. And it's truly that simple.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 1790

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2½ cups roasted sesame seeds
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

If your sesame seeds are not roasted, place them on a baking sheet in a preheated 350°F oven and toast, stirring frequently, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Do not let them brown. Cool before proceeding.
Place sesame seeds and olive oil in food processor. Blend until smooth. You're looking for a thick, pourable consistency. If you need to add more olive oil, add it slowly.

Nutrition

Calories: 1790kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 33gFat: 174gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 49gMonounsaturated Fat: 94gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 878mgFiber: 22gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 17IUCalcium: 1829mgIron: 28mg

Notes

Store in a tightly closed container (I use a mason jar) in the refrigerator. This will keep for about 3 months.

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