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Tahini Yogurt Sauce

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on December 8, 2019

Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1¼ cups

Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

⅓ cup tahini ⅓ cup organic plain 2 percent Greek yogurt ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, mincedSalt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk tahini, yogurt, water, lemon juice, garlic, and ¾ teaspoon salt together in bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit until flavors meld, about 30 minutes. Serve. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.)
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
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Tahini Yogurt Sauce

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Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1¼ cups

Ingredients

⅓ cup tahini
⅓ cup organic plain 2 percent Greek yogurt
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper

Ingredients

⅓ cup tahini
⅓ cup organic plain 2 percent Greek yogurt
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper

Ingredients

⅓ cup tahini
⅓ cup organic plain 2 percent Greek yogurt
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper

Why This Recipe Works

This sauce elevates a relatively mild dish and brings it to an entirely new level. However, sauces are often butter or mayo-based and high in saturated fat, and we often turn to convenient store-bought condiments that are loaded with sodium and sugar. This sauce pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables or poultry.

Instructions

  1. Whisk tahini, yogurt, water, lemon juice, garlic, and ¾ teaspoon salt together in bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit until flavors meld, about 30 minutes. Serve. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.)

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