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Bored by your dinner plans?<\/strong> This green goddess tahini will liven up any basic meal! I’m always so happy to have it in the refrigerator to serve as an appetizer or snack.<\/p>\n

A dollop or two brings together random leftovers and simple meals made with veggies, greens, whole grains or beans. You can also spread it onto your sandwiches or wraps. Green goddess tahini is here to save the day. You’ll find many more serving suggestions below.<\/p>\n

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This recipe was inspired by a similar dip that I grabbed at Whole Foods before hosting girls’ night (Falafel King brand). A couple of my friends follow dairy-free diets, so I’m always looking for fun options that satisfy our requirements. As the night went on, we all fell in love with this vegan dip—it’s creamy, rich yet fresh, and satisfying. It’s irresistible.<\/p>\n

So, I combined my Best Tahini Sauce<\/a> (truly the best) with the herbs from my Easy Green Goddess Dressing<\/a>, and here you have it. You can make this recipe with any combination of cilantro, parsley, basil, dill and\/or mint. Add a small handful of fresh tarragon if you can find it for that characteristic green goddess flavor. This dip (or sauce) is lovely in any season. I hope you fall in love with it!<\/p>\n

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How to Make Green Goddess Tahini<\/h2>\n

You’ll find the full recipe below, but here’s how it works and why. You’ll want to fill a bowl with ice and water while you wait on step one.<\/p>\n

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  1. Soak freshly minced garlic and lemon juice for 10 minutes.<\/strong> This step infuses the lemon juice with fresh garlicky flavor, and it’s worth the wait. Otherwise, we’d blend garlic directly into the sauce, but I find that the garlic continues to become more intense as time goes on and eventually tastes harsh. Always use fresh garlic, not pre-minced garlic from a jar.<\/li>\n
  2. Strain the garlic out of the lemon juice.<\/strong> This is easy to do with a flexible spatula and a fine sieve.<\/li>\n
  3. Combine the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.<\/strong> Add the infused lemon juice, tahini, herbs, salt and a little pinch of cumin. For these photos, we used 1\/2 cup parsley, 1\/4 cup cilantro and 1\/4 cup basil for our fresh herbs.<\/li>\n
  4. Blend until the mixture is a smooth green<\/strong> and the herbs have broken into tiny flecks.<\/li>\n
  5. Add ice-cold water, two tablespoons at a time,<\/strong> while running the food processor. You’ll notice that at first the sauce thickens, but then loosens into a beautifully creamy sauce. Cold water is key when making anything with tahini; it helps yield a pale white (vs. yellow), extra creamy sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Watch How to Make Green Goddess Tahini Sauce<\/h3>\n\n
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    Green Goddess Tahini Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n

    This recipe can serve as a dip or sauce.<\/strong> Offer it as a creamy vegan appetizer, like you would hummus<\/a>. In fact, it would be a great addition to a full spread with Mediterranean dips like hummus<\/a>, baba ganoush<\/a>, and feta dip<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Spread it onto a fresh sandwich or wrap, like this Green Goddess Hummus Sandwich<\/a>. Or use it to bring together a healthy bowl with veggies, beans and whole grains, like this Farmers’ Market Bowl with Green Goddess Sauce<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Here’s a short list of components that go well with green goddess tahini:<\/em><\/p>\n