Originating from Middle Eastern cuisine, tahini has gone global as a versatile ingredient that can elevate a variety of dishes thanks to its creamy and nutty flavour.
Ideal for those looking to use up their jar of the popular sesame seed paste, this collection features an array of sweet and savoury tahini recipes – from Ottolenghi’s grilled banana bread drizzled with tahini to creamy tahini tantanmen ramen.
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Savoury tahini recipes
Dr Rupy’s Tahini and Gochujang Noodle Broth with Turkey
Gochujang and tahini makes for a spicy yet subtly nutty and creamy Korean-inspired hearty noodle soup.
Slow Cooker Butter Beans in Harissa and Tahini Sauce with Dill and Preserved Lemon
This aromatic and colourful stew features butter beans, tomatoes, sumac, harissa and of course, tahini.
Tacos de Coliflor Rostizada con Adobo Verde (Adobo Verde Roasted Cauliflower Tacos)
These cauliflower tacos pack a punch with thanks to the spicy and tangy adobo verde and tahini drizzle.
Courgettes with Chickpeas, Green Tahini and Za’atar
A medley of crispy courgettes and chickpeas tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt tahini sauce makes for a quick and scrumptious dinner.
Tahini Tantanmen Ramen with Crispy Shiitakes
Spice lovers will love this creamy spin on tantanmen ramen, a broth inspired by Sichuan cuisine, that is also vegan-friendly.
Sweet tahini recipes
Carrot Cake with Tahini Orange Frosting
Ideal for those looking to cut down on ultra-processed foods, this carrot cake is topped with a Greek yoghurt frosting with a hint of tahini and orange zest.
Tahini Halva Brownies
Tahini paste and halva pieces are incorporated into the batter of these brownies for a sophisticated sweet treat
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Grilled Banana Bread with Tahini and Honeycomb
Level up your banana bread by recreating Ottolenghi’s banana bread recipe that is topped off with tahini drizzle for a sprinkle of nuttiness. Discover more Ottolenghi tahini recipes here.
Nigella Lawson’s Warm Chocolate Tahini and Banana Pudding
A riff on her chocolate and tahini banana bread, Nigella Lawson’s banana pudding recipe is loaded with richness and earthiness in the form of a delicate, spongy cake.
Melissa Hemsley’s Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
For a spin on a baking classic, make these nutty, cake-like chocolate chip cookies.
