Green Tahini Sauce

Green tahini is a vibrant and flavorful sauce made with fresh herbs, tahini paste, lemon juice, and garlic. It's a delicious condiment for vegetables, pita bread, falafel, or grilled meats.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)

• 1/4 cup tahini paste (sesame seed paste)

• lemon juice from 2 lemons

• 1 clove garlic

• 1/4 cup water (more or less depending on desired consistency)

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• Pinch of black pepper (optional)

• Extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry the fresh herbs. Roughly chop the parsley, mint (if using).

2. Add the chopped herbs, tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to a food processor or blender.

3. Pulse for a few seconds until the herbs are roughly chopped.

4. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in water until the sauce reaches a desired consistency. You can start with 1/4 cup of water and add more if needed for a thinner sauce.

5. Taste and adjust seasonings by adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.

6. For a richer flavor, you can drizzle in a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

7. Transfer the green tahini sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs (optional).

Tips:

• If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can finely chop the herbs by hand and whisk them together with the other ingredients.

• You can adjust the amount of herbs according to your preference.

• For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

• Green tahini can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.