Black Sesame Tahini
This Black Tahini is a rich, nutty, deeply toasted black sesame paste made with black sesame seeds, olive oil, and sesame oil. It is smooth, bold, slightly earthy, and perfect for cookies, granola, toast, sauces, dressings, desserts, and anywhere you want a dramatic little hit of black sesame flavour!
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Servings: 32 tablespoons (2 cups)
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups black sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp sesame oil*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325d
- Pour seeds onto a baking sheet.
- Toast for 10 minutes.
- Carefully add to a food processor while seeds are still warm.
- Blend until the seeds start to break down.
- Scrape down sides as needed.
- Add oil and keep processing until smooth in consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and keep stored in the pantry for up to one month.
Notes
Heating the seeds helps to break them down more easily. If the paste is too stiff, add the extra tbsp of sesame oil. This takes patience. Please do not give up before the *magic* happens.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Black Sesame Tahini
Serving Size
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
92
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
66
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
0.04
g
0
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Calcium
137
mg
14
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.