Herbie Green Tahini Sauce (5 minutes!)

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Bowl of Herbie Green Tahini Sauce with lemon, parsley and a spoonful of tahini

There’s a (not-so-secret) secret that can lead to an average vegetable next Want to layer inside? it is the sauce! The secret sauce, if you want. We’re big fans of all kinds of sauces because they add Flavor and pizzazz with minimal effortAnd this herby, garlic green tahini sauce does just that!

only 5 minutes And 8 ingredients Call for this Mediterranean-inspired spice, friends. Let’s smooth it out!

parsley, green onion, salt, garlic, lemon, olive oil, tahini, water and maple syrup

How to make tahini sauce

The creamy base of this green tahini sauce starts with water, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup or a touch of honey, and of course tahini! You can learn the origins of tahini and how to make it here.

Garlic, green onion, and parsley are the fresh, herb trio that give this sauce a gorgeous green color. And don’t forget the salt to bring all the flavors together!

Blend with tahini, green onion, garlic, salt, maple syrup and other ingredients

After a quick spin in the blender, the sauce is vibrant, creamy, and ready to put on…everything!

Pouring a spoonful of thick, creamy green tahini sauce into a glass jar

We hope you love this green tahini sauce! This is:

bright
Herbie
garlicky
delicious
lively
And so versatile!

It goes well with everything from roasted or grilled vegetables to falafel, chicken, fish and grain bowls (recipe coming soon!). And we can’t promise you won’t be tempted to dip a spoon straight into the blender and enjoy.

More Herbie Green Sauce

Let us know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment, rate it and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram Cheers, friends!

Spoon green tahini sauce powder into a vegetable and grain bowl

Q. Time 5 minutes

total time 5 minutes

serving 8 (2-tablespoon serving)

course Dip, sauce

cuisine Gluten-free, Mediterranean-inspired, nut-free, vegan (optional)

Freezer friendly no

Does it keep? 3-4 days

  • 1/3 the cup tahini (Find our store-bought tahini review here)
  • 1/2 Cups are loosely packed Fresh parsley
  • 1/4-1/3 the cup the water
  • 3 table spoon lemon juice
  • 2 table spoon olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoon Maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 large cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 to follow stealthily Green onion, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender (starting with a small amount of water) and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

  • Taste and adjust, adding more lemon juice for brightness, maple syrup or honey for sweetness, or garlic for spice and zing. You can add more water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.

  • Enjoy with vegetables, falafel, chicken, fish, or in a grain bowl (coming soon!). Store leftover sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Not freezer friendly.

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate that counts less maple syrup.

Worship: 1 (~2-tablespoon) serving Calories: 96 Sugars: 3.7 g Protein: 1.9 g Fat: 8.8 g Saturated Fat: 1.2 g Polyunsaturated Fats: 2.7 g Monounsaturated fats: 4.5 g Trans fats: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 160 mg Potassium: 72 mg Fiber: 1.1 g Sugar: 1.2 g Vitamin A: 64 IU Vitamin C: 7.5 mg Calcium: 50 mg Iron: 1.2 mg



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