• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Veggies Don't Bite
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Easter
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • Resources
  • Portfolio
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Easter
    • Recipes
    • Shop
    • Resources
    • Portfolio
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home ▸ Vegan Sauces and Toppings

    The Best Vegan Tahini Sauce Recipe

    Last modified: April 11, 2022. Originally posted: April 20, 2020 By Sophia DeSantis

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    All you need is this vegan tahini sauce to take your meal from good to ridiculously amazing! Easy, uses only 7 ingredients, and should be made asap! #vegansauces #mediterraneanrecipes
    Spoon dripping with creamy tahini sauce over a glass jar
    All you need is this vegan tahini sauce to take your meal from good to ridiculously amazing! Easy, uses only 7 ingredients, and should be made asap! #vegansauces #mediterraneanrecipes

    All you need is this vegan tahini sauce to take your meal from good to ridiculously amazing! Easy, uses only 7 ingredients, and should be made asap!

    Glass jar with tahini sauce dripping off the side and a spoon in it

    Click here to subscribe

    If you know me, you know sauce is my bestie. I slather it on anything and everything and I have zero guilt. This new lemony tahini sauce is no exception. Use it as a drizzle, dipper, dressing or just spoon it into your mouth because it's delish!

    Vegan Tahini Sauce

    If you are a sauce fan, you will love this sauce. I like that it's a little different than our other go to sauces, like the Spicy Cilantro Cream Sauce I'm obsessed with. This one is creamy, nutty and has a perfect lemon tang.

    What is tahini sauce made of?

    Tahini sauce is a traditional middle eastern sauce. It's made from crushed sesame seeds which make a paste called tahini. Lemon juice, garlic and water is added to make tahini sauce. Sometimes you have extras like spices or fresh herbs.

    What does tahini sauce taste like?

    Tahini sauce has a rich nutty earthy flavor, the garlic and lemon juice add extra flavor and help cut the earthiness. You can add things like cumin or fresh parsley too to give it a fresher feel.

    Spoon dripping with creamy tahini sauce over a glass jar

    Tahini sauce uses

    Tahini can be used for so many things! Here are some common ways that we use it:

    • Add it to hummus as an ingredient.
    • Add it soups to give some creaminess.
    • Use it as a drizzle on top of bowls and tacos.
    • Use it to dip veggies and crackers in.
    • Use it as a spread for wraps and sandwiches.
    • Drizzle over Vegan Shawarma

    Where do you get tahini?

    If you're looking in the grocery store, you can usually find tahini in the condiment aisle, but it could also be in the ethnic foods section.

    If you want to buy it online, check out these links from Amazon:

    Kevala Organic Sesami Tahini, 16 Ounce

    Tarazi Organic Tahini Sesame Butter | Tarazi 100% Organic Tahini Sesame Butter | Jar, 2 lbs


    Kevala Organic Black Tahini 2 Lbs (32oz)

    Storage tips

    Tahini sauce is best stored in a cool place in an airtight container. If you make this vegan tahini sauce recipe, using a glass jar like one of the options below is prefect:

    • Glass Jar with Hinged Lid 
    • Pint Sized Mason Jar 
    • Tulip Jelly Jar 

    How To Make Tahini Sauce

    This is a super easy recipe to make! All you need to do is:

    1. Put everything into a blender and blend until nice and smooth. Top view of a blender with tahini sauce in it
    2. Serve on all your faves! Falafel being dipped into a bowl of tahini sauce

    Flavor options

    You can change up this recipe in many different ways. Adding other spices, seasonings and herbs helps keep this tahini sauce exciting!

    • Spice it up with chopped jalapeño, cayenne or crushed red pepper.
    • Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro or oregano for an earthy twist.
    • Fresh dill or mint for added flavor.
    • You can even add other sauces like bbq sauce like I did in my Barbecue Tahini Sauce.

    Recipes to use tahini sauce with

    Here are some of our favorite recipes to use this tahini sauce on:

    • Baked Vegan Gluten-Free Falafel
    • Falafel sandwiches
    • Falafel burgers
    • Oven Baked Asparagus Fries Recipe
    • Oven Fries Recipe
    • Vegan Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
    • BBQ Tahini Power Bowl
    • Easy Lentil Veggie Burger Recipe

    Click here to subscribe

    Glass jar with tahini sauce dripping off the side and a spoon in it

    The Best Vegan Tahini Sauce Recipe

    Sophia DeSantis
    All you need is this vegan tahini sauce to take your meal from good to ridiculously amazing! Easy, uses only 7 ingredients, and should be made asap!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Sauce
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 8
    Calories 190 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup tahini
    • 1 cup water
    • 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice , depending on how lemony you want it
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 ½ teaspoons cumin

    Optional add ins:

    • Red pepper flakes
    • Cayenne pepper
    • Parsley
    • Dill
    • Mint
    • Cilantro
    • Oregano

    Instructions
     

    • Put everything except any optional add ins into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
    • Add in any add ins, pulse to incorporate.

    Notes

    • You want a good quality tahini sauce so that it isn’t bitter.
    • This makes about 2 cups sauce. Serving size is ¼ cup.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 339mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

    Never miss a recipe!Sign up here and get a FREE quick and easy meal guide!

    « Gluten-Free Vegan Teriyaki Sauce
    Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Questions or comments? Let me know below! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. steph

      February 12, 2023 at 9:50 pm

      Does this sauce freeze well?

      Reply
      • Sophia DeSantis

        February 14, 2023 at 5:07 pm

        Hi Steph! I have frozen all of my sauces and they mostly do pretty well. The only thing they usually need is another hard whisk or blitz in the blender to get the texture back.

        Reply
    2. Chelsee Lee

      April 21, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      This sounds like a great sauce to use for many dishes, I'm excited to try it!

      Reply
    3. Chelsee Lee

      April 21, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      This sounds so good!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I’m Sophia and I love food. As a food photographer, plant-based recipe creator, and client-centered health coach, I focus on helping people feel empowered instead of overwhelmed when it comes to overall health and wellness. Let me help you eat more plants!

    More about me →

    Click here to subscribe

    Vegan Easter Recipes

    • Brown bowl on a dark surface with an orange colored hummus dip topped with spices and chopped parsley.
      Roasted Carrot Hummus Recipe
    • A frosted piece of carrot cake on a black plate with shredded coconut on it.
      Incredible Vegan Carrot Cake (Gluten-Free)
    • A blue surface with a grey towel and glass jars on it filled with carrot cake oats and spoons inside.
      Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
    • A tall glass jar in front of another jar both filled with peach colored smoothies topped with shredded carrots, chopped pecans and coconut.
      Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie (Vegan)

    Trending Recipes

    • Pile of three pieces of spanakopita on a white plate
      World's Best Greek Vegan Spanakopita
    • Looking for the perfect way to start your day? This vegan oatmeal recipe is the ultimate creamy delicious choice and it comes together in mere minutes! #veganbreakfastrecipes #easymeals
      The Best Creamy Vegan Oatmeal Recipe
    • A collage of a burrito, sandwich, past bowl and taco bowl.
      Easy Vegan Meal Plan For a Week
    • A purple smoothie bowl in a cream bowl topped with fruit, granola and nuts on a dark grey blue towel.
      How to Make a Thick Vegan Smoothie Bowl
    Cookbook cover with a burrito, burger and fries on a white table with a black background

    Amazon | Barnes & Noble

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Logos of websites that listed places this site has been featured

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    Click here to subscribe

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with me
    • Press

    Copyright © 2013-2023 Veggies Don't Bite