Lemon Herb Tahini is a simple but flavorful dipping sauce recipe that is a perfect addition to many meals. Made with fresh cilantro, parsley, and mint, garlic, and tons of lemon flavor, this is a great dip for kids to add to their meals!
Kids love to dip food! And it’s no wonder why – dips are awesome! They add great color, texture, and flavors to a meal and help to round it out.
But many kids get stuck at ranch and ketchup. I mean, both are great, but there is a whole world of awesome dips out there!
Introducing this lemon herb tahini sauce to your family meals is a great way to expand your dipping palate. Bright and flavorful from fresh herbs and lemon, with a hint of nuttiness from the tahini sauce, this is a great dip your kids will love!
How to make this tahini sauce
This sauce is so simple and easy to make! For the full recipe, make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Place the tahini sauce, herbs, lemon zest and juice, water, garlic, salt, and olive oil into a food processor.
- Pulse until well combined. The herbs will not fully break down but will get into small pieces.
- If you want it thinner, add 1 Tablespoon of water.
Storage Information
Store this tahini sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
How to serve this to your family
This tahini sauce is an excellent addition to meals! Serve it with shawarma, za’atar chicken, grilled beef skewers, or beef kofta.
Kids in the kitchen: How your kids can help you cook
Inviting kids into the kitchen with us is an important part of teaching them about the foods we eat. It helps spark their curiosity about what you are serving, gives them ownership over what they make, and helps them learn about new ingredients.
This tahini sauce recipe is perfect for kids to learn to make because it is so simple, it teaches them how to make a dipping sauce, and helps them learn to like a sauce beyond ranch dressing.
- Kids aged 1-3 can help you pick the leaves off the stems, and add the ingredients to the food processor.
- Kids aged 4-6 can do everything above plus juice and zest the lemon, and use the food processor with supervision.
- Kids aged 7-10+ can help you do everything above.
*Please note that these recommendations are generalized, and to please use your personal discretion with your child’s skill level. And always, always supervise! Read more about how to have your children help you in the kitchen.
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Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce
Lemon Herb Tahini is a simple but flavorful dipping sauce recipe that is a perfect addition to many meals. Made with fresh cilantro, parsley, and mint, garlic, and tons of lemon flavor, this is a great dip for kids to add to their meals!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the tahini sauce, herbs, lemon zest and juice, water, garlic, salt, and olive oil into a food processor.
- Pulse until well combined. The herbs will not fully break down but will get into small pieces.
- If you want it thinner, add 1 Tablespoon of water.
Notes
Store this tahini sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 184Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. For the most accurate information, please calculate using your specific brands and exact measurements.
