Tahini recipes

Tahini is a smooth paste, made from ground sesame seeds. You’ll often find it in savoury Middle Eastern dishes but don’t be afraid to try it out in sweet recipes too. In these top tahini recipes, we’ve added this versatile ingredient to sauces or dips (such as houmous), drizzled it atop a range of fresh salads and have even used it in home baking.

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Smoky chickpeas with coriander tahini

Easy starters

Smoky chickpeas with coriander tahini

Sami Tamimi's recipe for crispy, smoky chickpeas served with tahini and coriander sauce is based on the Middle Eastern snack, leblebi.

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Pan-baked tahini, halva and coffee brownie

Brownies

Pan-baked tahini, halva and coffee brownie

This pan-baked brownie with tahini, halva and coffee from Sami Tamimi is ready in just 20 minutes. Just add ice cream for an easy dessert.

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Mini eggs, chocolate and tahini Rice Krispie treats

Mini Egg

Mini eggs, chocolate and tahini Rice Krispie treats

Give rice krispie bars a grown-up makeover with nutty tahini, honey and salty pretzels. If you like halva, you'll love these Mini Eggs treats.

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Celeriac, miso and tahini noodle soup

Celeriac

Celeriac, miso and tahini noodle soup

The earthy sweetness of celeriac is a match made in heaven with this filling noodle soup. The rich tahini-miso broth is packed with flavour.

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Spiced shepherd’s pie with feta and tahini mash

Shepherd's pie

Spiced shepherd’s pie with feta and tahini mash

Spiced shepherd's pie has all the comfort of the classic lamb dish, but with warming harissa, olives, and a creamy feta and tahini mash.

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Calum Harris’ green and mean vegan sandos

Sandwiches

Calum Harris’ green and mean vegan sandos

Calum Harris' vegan sandos are piled high with greens, herbs and tempeh. A creamy tahini dressing helps bring this epic sando together.

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Air fryer sesame egg mayo vol-au-vents

Christmas air fryer recipes

Air fryer sesame egg mayo vol-au-vents

These moreish vol-au-vents with sesame egg mayo are the perfect make-ahead party bites. Best of all, you can cook them in the air fryer.

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Ultimate instant houmous

Houmous

Ultimate instant houmous

Make your best ever homemade houmous with chef Helen Graham's recipe. This instant houmous is creamy, silky and ready in minutes.

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Stir-fried romaine lettuce with sesame

Lettuce

Stir-fried romaine lettuce with sesame

Stir-fried lettuce is quick, with a good balance of crunchy and juicy leaves. Coat romaine in sesame seeds and tahini for a nutty contrast.

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Spring vegetable, feta and miso-sesame galette

Savoury tarts

Spring vegetable, feta and miso-sesame galette

Miso, tahini and feta bring a depth of flavour to this spring vegetable galette, made with a simple pastry rich from ground almonds.

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Sesame suya chicken

African

Sesame suya chicken

Lerato Umah-Shaylor's suya chicken replaces traditional peanuts with sesame for a nut-free version that retains the classic suya spicing.

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Swede, apple and tahini ‘slaw

Coleslaw

Swede, apple and tahini ‘slaw

Did you know you can eat swede raw? It’s a crisp vegetable with a peppery flavour that works great shredded in this winter slaw recipe.

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Sprout and harissa hash with tahini yogurt

Brussels sprouts

Sprout and harissa hash with tahini yogurt

This seasonal hash celebrates sprouts with the help of Middle Eastern staples such as fiery harissa, creamy tahini and crunchy dukkah.

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Tahini roast potatoes with figs

Tahini

Tahini roast potatoes with figs

OK, these tahini spuds aren’t the prettiest roast potatoes you’ve ever seen. Believe us, this incredible side dish makes up for it in taste.

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Turkey kofte with cranberry-tahini dip

Boxing Day

Turkey kofte with cranberry-tahini dip

These turkey kofte are easy to make and can be cooked from frozen, before serving with a cranberry-tahini dip at your Christmas bash.

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Tahini and nectarine cake

Afternoon tea

Tahini and nectarine cake

Rich and nutty tahini makes a surprisingly good flavour for a sponge cake, especially when paired with a zesty homemade nectarine curd.

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