Lemon Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Lemon Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe). Serve this delicious sauce with falafel in pita or with fresh vegetables. Best if made a few hours in advance, but it can be served immediately. I chop the garlic, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. This increases the amount of allicin, a compound shown to have antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiprotozoal activity.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic

or more to taste

2 tablespoons tahini

or more to taste

1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt

1 lemon

juiced and zested

½ teaspoon ground cumin

salt to taste

A Fantastic Margarita

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place garlic cloves in a blender or food processor and process to mince. Add tahini and process for a further few seconds. Add yogurt lemon juice lemon zest and cumin; process until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a serving dish.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 90.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.8g 10%

Carbohydrates: 9.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 3.4mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 45.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 22.7mg 38%

Folate: 15.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 159.4mg 16%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 21.7mg 8%

Potassium: 218.2mg 6%

Sodium: 88.8mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 45.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.