Barbecue Tahini Sauce. Barbecue plus tahini equals pure delicious ecstasy! The versatility of this sauce is amazing and so is the flavor. It's your next must have condiment!
I like barbecue. I like sauces with tahini. So why not combine the two?? I don't know!!! One day it just hit me. So I did it...and it was amazing! Simple whole food ingredients are combined to make this incredibly versatile sauce.
This Barbecue Tahini Sauce Is Life
It's mostly tahini based, with a homemade barbecue twist, versus a barbecue sauce with a touch of tahini. It's a dip, a sauce, a dressing, a drizzle...you name it! I used this in so many different ways since it's creation. Including just diving in face first and licking the jar I kept it in. Not even kidding. Every single way I had it was amazing! I'm sure there are many more ways waiting to be discovered too! In fact be on the lookout for my next post on one delicious recipe using this incredible sauce!
Ways To Serve This Barbecue Tahini Sauce;
- Add a touch more water and drizzle over salads
- Spread on bread for sandwiches
- Add to burgers and wraps
- Use as a dip with raw veggies or chips
You guys need to try this recipe! If you do please let me know, I love hearing your comments! You can leave a comment here, find me on Facebook or tag me on Instagram at veggiesdontbite #veggiesdontbite so I don’t miss it! I know you'll find some inventive ways to enjoy this!
Barbecue Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons tahini (¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons)
- 10 teaspoons tomato paste (3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons molasses
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- sea salt , to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder , optional for a small kick
- ½ cup water (can use more or less depending on preferred consistency)
Instructions
- Place ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can also just use a whisk or fork to mix well if you have a good quality smooth tahini.
Notes
- Adding more water will make it more of a drizzle or dressing, less water makes it more of a dip. I’ve used it both ways and they are equally as great.
- Chili powder optional for extra spice.
- Recipe makes about 1 cup, serving size is 2 tablespoons.
- Add a touch more water and drizzle over salads
- Spread on bread for sandwiches
- Add to burgers and wraps
- Use as a dip with raw veggies or chips
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen
Just made this alongside dinner tonight and my partner and I were literally eating it up with a spoon!!! It's so darn yummy and just takes a couple minutes (if that!) to throw together 🙂 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you SO much Ceara for trying it! I ate it with a spoon as well, and I got quite a few others telling me they did the same. LOL. I have run out and need to make more! I have more sauces coming! I need to try you creamy tomato pasta. On my list!
Rachel @ athletic avocado
This is an awesome idea!!! Totally pinning!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you Rachel! It is my favorite sauce! Super easy to make, you can even just whisk everything together. We put it on EVERYTHING! Let me know if you try it. Thanks for reading!
Keri
I just whipped this up to top off a southwestern style salad. Phenomenal! Whisked it by hand and it came out beautiful. Thanks so much for this recipe!
veggiesdontbite
Oooh! That sounds awesome!! Thanks so much Keri! It's a standard condiment in our fridge now. lol. And thank you for being here! So glad you liked it!
Sean
I'm the founder/moderator for Punk Domestics (www.punkdomestics.com), a community site for those of use obsessed with, er, interested in DIY food. It's sort of like Tastespotting, but specific to the niche. I'd love for you to submit this to the site. Good stuff!
veggiesdontbite
Hi Sean! So, you think I fit the obsessed category?? Yes. Yes I do. LOL! I'd love to take a look at the site once I dig myself out of this BBQ Tahini bowl I am in and back at my computer 😉 Thanks for getting in touch! How do I submit?
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker
I like tahini. I like BBQ. I like your thinking 🙂 That sounds awesome! Can't wait to try it.
veggiesdontbite
EXACTLY Audrey!! LOL! You will love it! It is a new addiction and we put it on everything! Let me know when you try it!
Jenn
BBQ Tahini Sauce - OMG!!! I want to stick my whole face in this! I am licking it off of my finger waiting for the rest of dinner to be done. Also tried it on a few tortilla chips and its amazing! There is nothing this sauce wouldn't taste good on! I might drink it next. Pure Genius!
veggiesdontbite
LOL Jenn!! So happy you liked it! Yes on the chips! I did that too. LOL. And I may have had a few drinks of it myself...oops.
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit
I don't think that barbecue sauce could be any easier! Great, and versatile, recipe Sophia!!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you Natalie! I've been using it on everything! And sometimes just licking it off the spoon, lol. It's super easy to make too!
Kathleen
This looks so great! And just in time for summer. I can see so many uses for this. Great post!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you so much Kathleen! Let me know when you try it and what you use it for! I love seeing all your creations. Thanks for being here!
Sarah
WOW, what a great idea. I'm a big fan tahini but I never thought to make a BBQ variety. We are totally going to use this on pizza this weekend! YUM:) Thanks for sharing.
veggiesdontbite
Thank you so much Sarah! Yes! I love tahini and bbq so I figured why not?! lol. It would be awesome with pizza for sure!! Tag me on IG if you try it. Love seeing others creations!! Thanks so much for your sweet comment and I'm so happy to be connected with you guys on IG!!
Linda @ Veganosity
What a clever idea Sophia! Now that the BBQ season is here I'm definitely going to try this out. Thanks, and pinned. 🙂
veggiesdontbite
Thank you Linda!! I love both bbq and tahini so I figured why not?! Lol. Can't wait for you to try it!
Jenn
Finally!!! I've been waiting and waiting for this! It sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it. I already know what I'll be using it on later in the week...my Roasted Veggie and Brown Rice Bowl. Can. Not. Wait!
veggiesdontbite
Yay!! You'll love it! I'm actually posting a power bowl recipe I use it on later this week so I know it will go great with the veggie and rice bowl! Can't wait for you to try!
The Vegan 8
Oh hell to the yeah!! I can't wait to make this! I have all of the ingredients too! I have a feeling I will be putting this on everything but right off the bat, with baked french fries sounds the best to me!! YUM!! Printing now!! Looks awesome my friend!!
veggiesdontbite
Thanks so much Brandi! Baked french fries was AWESOME! Move over ketchup! lol. I loved it as a dip for other veggies too. And on pretty much everything. Or just licking the jar. Haha!! Can't wait for you to make it! I went easy on the spice for breastfeeding reasons but spice it up!
The Vegan 8
Made it earlier girlfriend and it was delicious!!! I tagged you on Instagram. It is addicting...it's almost like the more bites you have the more you want, lol! I loved the beautiful color and you are right, it is definitely more tahini flavor with a hint of bbq and not vice versa. I made it exactly as you listed except for just adding one more teaspoon of tomato paste. I added 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 heaping teaspoon chili powder. It was yummy in my tummy and I'm doing fries next!!! I bet this would be awesome on burgers too!
veggiesdontbite
Thanks SO much for trying it so fast! I totally agree on the more you eat the more addictive it becomes lol! That's why I kept putting it on everything. Love the extra tomato paste, in fact I was going back and forth between adding one but the hubby said too tangy. I can see it though. Good choice! And of course the added spice is awesome. I'm totally making my own batch with loads of spice once I get a feeding break from this babe! And it would be awesome on burgers. I tried it with fries and it was amazing! You're going to love it!! Thanks so much again! Your sweet chili mustard is next for me!
Leah M @ love me, feed me
I've been so excited for this recipe!! I seriously drool over all the pictures you've posted on instagram. Definitely going to make this asap!!
veggiesdontbite
Ah! Thank you so much Leah!!! It's a staple now here. Lol! Let me know when you make it and how you used it!!
Leah M @ love me, feed me
I'm dipping sweet potato fries into it right now! SO GOOD and so addicting!!
veggiesdontbite
Omg perfect pairing!!! Drooling as I type!!
Mandy
I'm pretty sure that I could eat that right out of the jar! Wow!!! We have all of those ingredients on hand so I'll definitely make it this week! Now I just need to decide what to pair it with 🙂 Looks amazing!
veggiesdontbite
Oh I did, spoon and just plain licking. lol!! Thanks so much! Potatoes are an awesome pair as are veggies in general. My power bowl I use it for will be up this week so you could wait for that! Can't wait to have you try!
Mandy
THIS. WAS. AMAZING!!!! It passed Willow's approval, too, so you know it's good! I'm in love! Awesome recipe, Sophia!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you SO much Mandy! I can’t tell you how happy that makes me that Willow liked it too! My boys call it bbq “hummus” and love to dip things in it. LOL. It has quickly become a staple condiment! I may or may not be seen dipping my fingers in it and using them as a spoon 😉
Yanic
That sounds so good!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you so much Yanic! I've been using it on everything ever since I created it! It's delicious!