Savory Tahini Sauce

Savory Tahini Sauce

(This recipe appeared in the November, 2010 issue of A Healthy You.)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1-2 cloves of garlic
• minced pinch of cayenne (to your taste)

Directions:

• In a bowl briskly whisk together the tahini and water until combined. It will look separated at first: just keep whisking!
• Add remaining ingredients and whisk until combined.
• Adjust flavors to your taste.
• Add additional water if you want it thinner.
• Serve over grains and greens.

Note: Tahini sauce keeps refrigerated for up to one week.