Lemon Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Description

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.

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

Instructions

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

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Servings: 4

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