20 Tahini Recipes from Breakfast to Desserts

Do you love the rich and nutty flavor of tahini? Are you tired of using it only as a hummus dip or as a topping for falafel? Well, you're in luck!

Tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. From sweet to savory, appetizers to desserts, there's a tahini recipe for everyone.

No longer just a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, tahini has taken the culinary world by storm. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and explore the endless possibilities of tahini. In this article, we'll share some delicious and creative recipes that will elevate your cooking game and change the way you think about tahini.

I recently needed ¼ cup tahini for a hummus recipe but they only had a huge jar. So, I splurged and bought it, then came home and immediately started researching what else I could make with it.

It turns out a little bit of everything from breakfasts to desserts with all types of flavorful dishes in between.

Here are some of the Tahini recipes I found:

Breakfasts with Tahini

Banana Bread Granola
Honey Tahini Overnight Oats
Healing Tahini Hot Chocolate
Blackberry Maple Tahini Muffins
Chocolate Tahini Skillet Banana Breakfast Cake

Salads and Dips with Tahini

Mutabbal (Eggplant Tahini Dip)
Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Orange Tahini Dressing
Tahini Salad Dressing - 5 Ways
Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip
Beet Hummus

Main Dishes with Tahini

Kofta bi tahini (ground meat and potatoes in citrus tahini sauce)
Fish and Kale in Tahini Sauce
Pumpkin Tahini Pasta
Grilled Tahini Chicken
Thai Tahini Veggie Soba Noodle Bowl

Desserts with Tahini

Chocolate Chip Tahini Fudge
Gluten Free Tahini Cookies
Tahini Infused Chocolate Black Sesame Tarts
Salted Caramel Tahini Cookie Bars
Grain Free Tahini Brownies

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