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Tahini is an excellent source of plant-based protein, making it a great addition to vegetarian and vegan diets. Tahini also has calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, so it can be a great energy booster.
Heart-Healthy Fats
Like avocado, sesame seeds are loaded with heart-healthy fats. Eating tahini can help improve the levels of good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol.
Hormone Balance
Tahini is a good source of sesamin and sesamol, two unique compounds found in sesame seeds. Research suggests that these compounds may help balance hormone levels in the body, particularly estrogen. This means that sesame seeds could potentially alleviate some symptoms associated with hormonal fluctuations, especially in women.
Supports Skin and Hair Health
Finally, the combination of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals in tahini can help keep your skin and hair strong and healthy. So say hello to shiny hair and glowing skin.
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- 1/2 cup of raw tahini
- One or two lemons
- 2-4 tablespoons of water
- One or two cloves of garlic
- Parsley to garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the tahini in the jar or container first because the oils will have separated.
- Then, scoop out the 1/2 cup and put it into a small bowl.
- Using a garlic press or a sharp knife, mince the garlic very small.
- Take the lemon and juice it into the 1/2 cup measure you used for the tahini. That way you can get all the extra tahini that is stuck onto it out of it.
- Add it to the raw tahini. Then, start by adding just one or two of the tablespoons of water and mix. You want to see what the consistency is like before you add any more. If it’s still too thick, add more water. If not, don’t!
- Then, add in half the garlic, salt, and pepper, and taste it. If you want to add more garlic or more seasoning, now is the time.
- Chop up some parsley to sprinkle over the top of the bowl and you’re set!
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Homemade Tahini 
Tahini is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds, which are especially rich in cholesterol-lowering phytosterols and it has multiple uses
You can use it as a base to make hummus, as a dressing sauce for salads, as a topper for your porridge, marmalade bread, I mean it's a jolly! You just need 5 mins to make a jar of it and it will last for a full week (but I bet it won't make it to the next morning)
You only need sesame seeds and 1 or 2 table spoon of oil to get this sumptuous tahini cream
Let me know if you want the recipe 
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Vegan 
Sasla Tahina fatta in casa 
Si può conservare per una settimana in frigo in un barattolo con chiusura ermetica, ma non resisterete così tanto 
Tools
The only appliance you need for this recipe is a food processor or a high-speed blender.
Instructions
- Start off by toasting 140 grams of sesame seeds in a pan without any oil for about 3 minutes until you smell their natural nuttiness. The seeds are really small, so make sure to move them around so they don’t burn.
- Pour the seeds into your kitchen appliance of choice and start blending.
- Scrape down the sides every so often, and when you see it can’t be blended any more, start adding some oil.
- The oil you choose should be flavorless, so go with a vegetable oil, grapeseed, or canola.
- Add in 2-4 tablespoons of the oil of your choice while the motor is running until you get a creamy tahini sauce.
- The recipe makes about 1/2 cup of tahini and can be stored in the fridge for up to a month!
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