As you guys know, I have major love for tahini and will probably find any excuse to include it in a recipe. I first fell in love with the incredible spread when I took a trip to the Middle East a few years ago. Gorgeous vintage rugs + endless amounts of tahini = HEAVEN.
What is tahini?
Tahini is sesame seeds ground into a creamy, earthy, slightly bitter, slightly sweet paste that has the texture of natural nut butter. The flavor is mild and perfect for adding spices and herbs for a savory sauce or dip.
Can you bake with tahini?
YES! I personally love to bake with it because it keeps desserts super moist without adding too much of a nut butter flavor. Because tahini is made from sesame seeds it’s perfect for keeping recipes nut-free and allergy friendly. AKA tahini brownies for everyone.
Stock up on tahini ASAP and get ready to make these delicious recipes. Soom is my go-to brand, and they have a chocolate tahini that is literally the best thing I keep in my cupboard. SO GOOD. Use the code ‘ambitiouskitchen’ to get 10% off your order! Enjoy, xo!
Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Paleo Double Chocolate Tahini Banana Muffins
Healthy Honey Flax Tahini Banana Bread
Snickerdoodle Tahini Date Smoothie
St. Nick’s Naughty & Nice Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
Dips, Sauces & Dressings
The Best Creamy Tahini Sauce Recipe
Fresh Salads
15-Minute Healthy Moroccan Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
California Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Sunshine Dressing
Avocado Peach Tomato Salad with Dilly Tahini Dressing
Winter Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad (whole30, vegan & gluten free)
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps
Winter Roasted Butternut Squash Black Lentil Salad with Grapes + Arugula
Savory Dinners & Sides
Ultimate Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Creamy Tahini Garlic Sauce
Paleo Turmeric Chicken Meatballs with Green Tahini Sauce
Vegan Butternut Squash Lasagna with Garlic Tahini Tofu Cream
Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce
Vegan Potato Salad with Herbed Tahini Sauce
Cookies, Bars & No Bake Treats
Grain Free Tahini Brownies (the best brownies I’ve ever eaten!)
Coffee Tahini Date Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
No Bake Chocolate Caramel Tahini Chex Bars (allergy-friendly!)
No Bake Salted Tahini Cookie Dough Fudge
Paleo Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies
Damn Good Paleo Chocolate Chunk Tahini Cookies
Salted Tahini Caramel Millionaire Bars (vegan + paleo)
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
The Best Zucchini Brownies You’ll Ever Eat
Chocolate Dipped Brown Butter Tahini Cookies
Cakes
Grain Free Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
The Best Healthy Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Eat (gluten free & paleo-friendly!)
I hope you love these delicious, healthy recipes using tahini! If you make any of them be sure to head the recipe to leave a comment & a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!
21 comments
Ummm…NEED to try that Soom chocolate tahini spread ASAP! That sounds amazing 🙂 And I’ve been meaning to make the tahini fudge; thanks for the reminder! 🙂
YES it’s incredible! Let me know how you like the fudge once you try it too 🙂
really nice set of tahini recipes, even the dressing, thank you, think the brownies are the most interesting, they’re almost too healthy, in a good way, thank you for all of these recipes!
You bet! Hope you find some new ones you love here 🙂
The food in your menu is great, these dishes I like.
The turmeric chicken meatballs were so tasty! Served with sauteed shaved Brussel sprouts instead of spinach.
Always have great turnout with your recipes….thank you!
Delicious! I’m glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Oh my gosh, all these recipes look AMAZING. Specifically, I’m eyeing the cookie dough fudge, the zucchini brownies, banana bread, chickpea salad, and that creamy tahini dressing!
Some of absolute fav recipes! You can’t go wrong 🙂
sorry just saw this now will be making all soon esp salads with few subs i never had salad before i need to find soom tahini in Singapore perfect for my office snacks and after office meals will dm you if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya
Hope you find some in here that you love!
have you ever used this mixed with flour to make a spagetti noodle… back in the early 70’s. i bought sesami spagetti ….forgive the bad spelling……
I’ve never tried that!
Wonderful dessert thank you
wow its very amazing , mouth watering dessert
wow its very nice i try this
I will surely use tahini for wonderful healthy recipes! Thanks for sharing!
I like tTahini in sauce and like it in making raw salad! Thanks for sharing this wonderful ingredient.
nice article it contains great and useful informations