Definition of tahini
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds
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In a food processor, combine two small roasted beets (peeled), two roasted garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of tahini, ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil, the juice of half a large lemon, ½ tablespoon of cumin, and kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
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My best friend in Tel Aviv uses tahini in most of her cooking and baking.
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That's one of a number of dishes that are gluten free, as befits a place that largely traffics in cider, and there are concessions to the vegans as well, including a nominal Cobb salad with squash, kale, chickpeas, and lemon-tahini dressing.
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In food processor, pulse the flesh from the sweet potatoes with tahini, lime juice, garlic, coriander, and cumin until smooth.
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Cafe Roze, a place with slightly healthier fare from New York-transplant Julia Jaksic, does a mean grain bowl called the Roze Bowl ($14) with beet tahini, black lentils and quinoa.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and garlic until smooth.
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Transfer pepper to a food processor with chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and purée until smooth.
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One option is to serve the shakshouka with hummus, Sharon said, noting his restaurant serves it with tahini.
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Origin and Etymology of tahini
Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind
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