Organic Raw Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste)

Tahini is to Middle Easterners what peanut butter is to Americans. Sesame seeds are a traditional food that has been used in various cultures around the world for at least 5000 years. Read more about the history here. Tahini is a sesame seed paste made from the sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are 25 percent protein and are especially rich in methionine and tryptophan, often lacking in adequate quantities in many plant proteins. Tahini contains 2.9 grams of protein per tablespoon, .9 grams of fiber, and 8.1 grams of total fat. Tahini also contains the B vitamins (see complete nutrient analysis below). That same tablespoon contains 153.6 mg calcium and 3.07 mg iron. Additional minerals include 57.9 mg magnesium and 93.12 mg potassium.

Humus is a popular spread in Middle Eastern cuisine that is made with chick peas (garbanzo beans) and tahini. We have a recipe we developed that includes Virgin Coconut Oil:

Humus with Virgin Coconut Oil

Ingredients
1 pound garbanzo beans, cooked
8 ounces tahini paste
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon cumin
4 ounces lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper, to taste
2 ounces Virgin Coconut Oil, more if desired
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

1. Combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, cumin and lemon juice in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and cayenne.
2. Spoon the hummus onto a serving platter and smooth the surface. Drizzle the Virgin Coconut Oil over the hummus and garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve with warm pita bread that has been cut into quarters.

Servings: 16
Yield: 1 Quart
See also our Organic Unrefined Sesame Oil.

Organic Raw Tahini 16 oz. glass jar Retail: $6.00 Now: $5.39 Item no longer available.

Ingredients 100% Organic Hulled Raw Sesame Seeds. (Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts and soy.) Nutritional Facts Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (32 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 190  Calories from Fat 140 %Daily Value* Total Fat 16g 25%    Saturated Fat 2g 10%    Trans Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 5mg 0% Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%    Dietary Fiber 12g 10%    Sugars 0g   Protein 6g Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% • Iron 10% *Percentage Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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