Lunch: Creamy Tahini Sauce, Three Ways

Recipe by /contributors/rhoda-boone Serve this ultra-creamy tahini sauce with grilled meats or roasted vegetables, or use it as a base for a silky avocado dip or an herby salad dressing.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Creamy Tahini Sauce, Three Ways

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Sprinkle garlic with salt on a cutting board, then use the side of a knife to smash into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tahini and 1 cup warm water. Whisk until smooth. Add parsley, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne and whisk to combine.

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