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    Just found tahini from Trader Joe's, need more ideas!

    Posts: 307 Member
    edited November 2024 in Recipes
    So I just found TJ's tahini for some falafel I was making, and I fell in love. I know tahini is good for dipping veggies, but its also pretty calorie dense. What recipes do you have that include tahini in small amounts that stick pack a bunch of flavor?

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    • Posts: 2,447 Member
      I use it when I make hummus and in salad dressing occasionally. I've also used it on rice and noodle bowls. Here is the recipe https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=2855821
    • Posts: 196 Member
      Jess__I__Can wrote: »
      So I just found TJ's tahini for some falafel I was making, and I fell in love. I know tahini is good for dipping veggies, but its also pretty calorie dense. What recipes do you have that include tahini in small amounts that stick pack a bunch of flavor?

      I've been looking for a good falafel recipe, do you mind sharing the one you're using?
    • Posts: 307 Member
      revolucia78 wrote: »
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      I've been looking for a good falafel recipe, do you mind sharing the one you're using?

      Sure, but its not very special, lol! I went to Trader Joe's because it was new in town and I heard they had pre-cooked, frozen falafel, which is also how I found the tahini sauce there. So I just make their frozen ones, and they are VERY good. I think you get 12 in a bag for $3.99 here in Oklahoma.

      Other than that, I have used dry falafel mix from other stores, but it wasn't as good. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
    • Posts: 1,547 Member
      Try tzatziki sauce on the falafel. Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon...much lower calorie than tahini, and just as tasty.
    • Posts: 307 Member
      vikinglander wrote: »
      Try tzatziki sauce on the falafel. Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon...much lower calorie than tahini, and just as tasty.

      Thanks for the tip! I haven't found a good tzatziki recipe, every time I try to make it, it comes out super watery. Do you have any tips for tzatziki ?
    • Posts: 196 Member
      Jess__I__Can wrote: »
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      Sure, but its not very special, lol! I went to Trader Joe's because it was new in town and I heard they had pre-cooked, frozen falafel, which is also how I found the tahini sauce there. So I just make their frozen ones, and they are VERY good. I think you get 12 in a bag for $3.99 here in Oklahoma.

      Other than that, I have used dry falafel mix from other stores, but it wasn't as good. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

      Thanks, I'll check it out!
    • Posts: 91 Member
      @revolucia78 I have what I think is a pretty good falafel recipe. It uses canned garbanzo beans, which I know some may consider sacrilege, but it keeps them from drying out while cooking. I do 2 cans mashed with 2 tsp cumin, 3-5 cloves of garlic(depending on how garlicky you like your food), a quarter cup each of chopped cilantro and parsley, a couple pinches of cayenne pepper, the juice of 2 lemons, 2 tsp baking powder, an egg, 1/2 cup of flour, and salt to taste. They turn out great every time, and they're awesome with homemade tzaziki
    • Posts: 14,464 Member
      I use tahini in my hummus recipe.

      http://www.grouprecipes.com/35059/leahs-homemade-authentic-hummus.html
    • Posts: 715 Member
      The dressing from this recipe uses tahini and is deeeeelicious

      http://minimalistbaker.com/sweet-potato-chickpea-buddha-bowl/

      Can update it for spring by adding roasted asparagus to the veggies
    • Posts: 204 Member
      Make some homemade hummus. Yum!
    • Posts: 10,130 Member
      edited March 2016
      Jess__I__Can wrote: »
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      Thanks for the tip! I haven't found a good tzatziki recipe, every time I try to make it, it comes out super watery. Do you have any tips for tzatziki ?

      If you want it thicker, you could use greek yogurt instead of traditional yogurt, or just drain your traditional yogurt a bit before mixing up the tzatziki. Also, salt your (sliced or chopped) cucumber and let it rest in a strainer to remove some of the water before mixing up the tzatziki. I've never put lemon in tzatziki. I like adding a little dill and/or mint.

      ETA: I also like to spread tahini on toast, and subbing it for peanut butter (or use both) in a peanut/sesame butter and banana sandwich.

      And, as others have said, use tahini in salad dressings and in hummus (get creative and try other beans than garbanzo, add different spices and herbs).
    • Posts: 1,168 Member
      I never salt my cucumber to get water out but I do peel (because we have the gross waxed cucumbers) then slice the cucumber lengthwise then scoop the seeds out with a spoon before dicing or grating. Tons of water in the seeded part. I second the greek yogurt and a little dill instead of lemon. A little minced garlic and some salt and you have wonderful sauce. I also make a batch ahead of time since the flavors get better after several hours mingling.

      I've only made hummus with tahini. I ran into the same problem as you as far as needing to use it up lol. I wish it came in smaller jars.
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