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Tahini
Tahini is a smooth paste made from ground sesame seeds and commonly used in dressings, dips, and sauces. It is energy-dense and provides healthy fats along with several minerals.
Beneficial properties
rich in unsaturated fats
source of plant protein
contains calcium
contains iron
source of magnesium
Nutritional highlights
Tahini provides mostly unsaturated fat and also contains protein, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and sesamin lignans.
Conditions it helps with
Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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High Cholesterol
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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
Includes: Anemia
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Weak Bones / Osteoporosis
Includes: Osteoporosis
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Recipes featuring Tahini
Thai Roasted Potatoes
45 min
Dinner
Sweet Mustard Dipping Sauce
5 min
Snack
Lemon Tahini Dressing
5 min
Snack
Veggie Hummus
10 min
Snack
Veggie Spring Rolls
25 min
Lunch
Baked Falafel Salad
60 min
Lunch
Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
60 min
Dinner
Potato Dill Salad
45 min
Lunch
Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl
30 min
Lunch
Sweet Potato Tahini Breakfast Bowl
30 min
Breakfast
Savory Tofu and Mushroom Skillet
20 min
Breakfast
Golden Haluski
30 min
Dinner
Tofu “Egg Salad” Boats
10 min
Dinner
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
45 min
Lunch
Butternut Squash Soup and Salad
40 min
Lunch
Garlic, Chickpea, and Spinach Soup
30 min
Lunch
Falafel Gyro with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce
35 min
Lunch
Fermented Hummus
10 min
Snack
Maple Tahini Toast with Berries
5 min
Snack
Tahini Noodle Veggie Toss
5 min
Lunch
Squash Mac & "Cheez"
30 min
Lunch
Black Bean Hummus
10 min
Snack
Edamame Hummus
10 min
Snack
Creamy Tahini Dressing
5 min
Snack
Zucchini & Tahini Dip
10 min
Snack
Yummy Sesame Cookies
20 min
Snack
Ilana's Oh My Fairy Goddess Dressing
5 min
Snack
Hummus
10 min
Snack
Hot Red Hummus
10 min
Snack
Halva
10 min
Snack
Chocolate Balls
10 min
Snack