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Tahini (sesame paste)

About the ingredient tahini (sesame paste). Including 170 recipes with tahini (sesame paste), nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is tahini (sesame paste)?

Tahini is a paste made from seasame seeds.

A thick beige colored oily paste of seasame seeds that is used in Middle-Eastern cooking, both for savory and sweet dishes.  It is a very popular ingredient in vegetarian recipes as it adds rich flavor when used.

Sesame seed paste, a darker roasted variety, is used extensively in China as a dip for the very popular Chinese hot pot.

The sesame oil in the paste separates and floats to the top when stored and needs to be stirred thoroughly before use.

It is becoming quite easy to locate in North American supermarkets normally found in the Ethnic foods section.  You can also find dark roasted sesame paste in smaller jars in the Asian section of supermarkets.

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (15g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 89Calories from Fat 72
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 6%
Sugars 0.1
Protein 2.6g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6% Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Tahini (sesame paste) is usually found in the condiments section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Tahini (sesame paste) is a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does tahini (sesame paste) weigh?

Amount Weight
1 tbsp 15 grams
1 ounce 28 grams

Nut and Seed Products

In Chinese:芝麻酱
British (UK) term:
en français:pâte de sésame
en español:pasta de sésamo

Recipes using tahini (sesame paste)

There are 170 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Hummus Bi Tahini

Hummus Bi Tahini

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Hummus Bi Tahini recipe

Delicious Baba Ghannouj

Delicious Baba Ghannouj

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Delicious Baba Ghannouj recipe

Hummus Me Tahini

Hummus Me Tahini

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Hummus Me Tahini recipe

Hummus #1

Hummus #1

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Hummus #1 recipe

Jane Gol's Hummus

Jane Gol's Hummus

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Jane Gol's Hummus recipe

Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita

Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita

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Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita

Smoky Baba Ghanoush

Smoky Baba Ghanoush

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Smoky Baba Ghanoush recipe

Spiced Hummus

Spiced Hummus

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Quick Hummus

Quick Hummus

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This tasty spread is easy to make and tastes amazing when used in sandwiches.

Hummus Iii

Hummus Iii

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Simple Hummus

Simple Hummus

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Your basic hummus. Try adding a handful of black beans, spinach, or other "flavors" and spice to create your own unique taste!

Baba Gannouj (Joel Rapp)

Baba Gannouj (Joel Rapp)

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Baba Gannouj (Joel Rapp) recipe

MarNai's Hummus

MarNai's Hummus

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Served at RS dinner. I ate a whole bunch.

Hummus Bi Tahini (Chick Pea and Sesame Puree)

Hummus Bi Tahini (Chick Pea & Sesame Puree)

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Hummus Bi Tahini (Chick Pea and Sesame Puree) recipe

Gluten-Free Granola (Breakfast)

Gluten-Free Granola (Breakfast)

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A healthy version of a common breakfast staple, it provides steady-release energy through the day and delivers important nutrients such as iron, selenium and calcium, among others. Easy to make ahead and pack for a day at the office.

Baba Ghanoush No.2

Baba Ghanoush No.2

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Elegant Pureed Roasted Eggplant w/ Tahini.

Falafel

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Chilled Couscous Salad with Mango

Chilled Couscous Salad with Mango

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Absolutely loved it! The other salad I made yesterday, instead of couscous I used quinoa that is much healthier; didn't have cooked chickpea on hand, so I boiled some frozen soy beans instead, and it actually tasted amazing.

Mâche and Chicken Salad with Honey Tahini Dressing

Mâche & Chicken Salad with Honey Tahini Dressing

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Quite tasty. The tahini dressing made the whole dish sing. We used arugula instead of spinach. Delicious!

Healthy Caesar Salad

Healthy Caesar Salad

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This healthy version of Caesar salad has great flavor. For a complete dinner you can add cooked chicken breasts and toss in salad.

Cold and Spicy Udon Noodles

Cold & Spicy Udon Noodles

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Thick udon noodles with a spicy Asian dressing that's easy to make and ready when you are.

Super Easy Hummus

Super Easy Hummus

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Hummus is packed with goodness, tastes delicious, and it's so easy to make. Forget about the store-bought ones that usually contain more than just a few ingredients, make it yourself, and you will be amazed by the result.

Cold and Spicy Noodles

Cold & Spicy Noodles

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This is my kind of food, packed with Asian flavor. Lots of miso, tahini, sesame oil...YUM! Loved orange juice in the sauce, a bit sweet, sour and orange-y taste, which I really enjoyed!

Quick Chinese Chicken Salad

Quick Chinese Chicken Salad

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If you just need a quick dinner, this scrumptious salad is the perfect dish for you!

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