How to Make Tahini

How to Make Tahini. We’re about to open sesame on this mystery ingredient!

It’s often used in hummus but is actually a popular sauce in many dishes and now you can make it easily at home!

How to Make Tahini

• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Place sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Roast seeds while stirring. When they are light golden brown and you can smell the delightful aroma, place seeds in a food processor. Grind seeds until they are well-grounded (see what I did there? They will be almost pasty. Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and process until creamy. If you like your tahini to be thinner, add up to another 1/4 cup of olive oil.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.