Tahini Sauce

This garlicky tahini sauce is traditionally served with chicken kebabs, but we loved it with the beef or lamb kebabs as well. Tahini is a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds and can be found in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean markets.

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (About 1 cup)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 7 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons water

Preparation

1. Mash garlic and salt in a medium bowl using the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Whisk in tahini, lemon juice and water.

*Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 93 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber; 111 mg sodium; 88 mg potassium.