Moutabbal (baba ghanouzh) is an eggplant and tahini dip. Ingredients 1 large ripe eggplant (aubergine) 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 g) tahini 1–2 lemons, juiced and strained 2–3 cloves fresh garlic Salt Olive oil Procedure Roast the eggplant on open flame. If…
Ingredients ½ cup dried chickpeas 5 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons pure olive oil 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 4 large cloves garlic ¾ teaspoon salt Procedure Soak chickpeas overnight. Drain, rinse, and place chickpeas in saucepan. Just barely…
Hummus is a nutritious dip originating from the Middle East. It is called revythosaláta (ρεβυθοσαλάτα) in Greek. Ingredients 3 cups raw dried chickpeas (or skip the soaking and cooking steps, and use 7 cups of drained tinned/canned chickpeas) 9 cups…
Ingredients 1 large lemon, juiced 3 tbsp tahini 8 oz (220 g) plain yogurt or soy-based substitute 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Procedure Add lemon juice to bowl or small food processor. Add remaining ingredients, and process…
This tahini goddess dressing is similar to several commercial brands. It is excellent on salad and rice or as a marinade. Ingredients 1⅓ cup canola oil ⅔ cup water 6 tbsp tahini 6 tbsp cider vinegar 4 tbsp lemon juice…
Ingredients 6 tablespoons tahini ½ cup honey ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1½ cups quick-cooking oats ½ cup chopped walnuts Procedure Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, stir together the tahini, honey, and cinnamon.…
Ingredients 1 cup dry chickpeas Water 1 teaspoon baking soda 2–3 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon salt Tahini and water, to make a paste Ground cumin Fresh, coarsely-cut coriander leaves Salt to taste Procedure The night before you plan to…
This is a recipe for a homemade chocolate spread, similar to nutella. Ingredients 100 g white granulated sugar 20 g cocoa powder 2 g salt 200 g milk 100 g dark chocolate (60% cocoa) 250 g raw tahini or 200…