Herb & Spice Features: Organic Raw Sesame Seeds | Mama Jean's Natural Market
organic raw sesame seeds

Making homemade tahini is fun & easy! Tahini's unique flavor can enhance a variety of dishes, most commonly hummus and other dips. With its roasted, ground sesame seeds, this savory nutty-tasting paste is even better when blended with hemp seeds! Once you've made your tahini paste, enjoy it in salad dressings, as a condiment for falafel, or in a variety of other dipping sauces.

Healthy Tahini Spread with Hemp Seeds
makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Organic Sesame Seeds 
  • 1 cup Organic Hemp Seeds
  • 2 Tbls. Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil
  • 2 Tbls. Organic Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 cup water, or more to obtain desired consistency

Preparation:

  1. Roast sesame and hemp seeds over low-med heat for approximately 7-8 minutes, stirring consistently
  2. Blend seed mixture in a food processor or with an immersion blender
  3. While blending, gradually add in pumpkin seed oil, sesame oil, and water until a thick, smooth paste is formed
  4. Add additional water, if needed, to obtain desired consistency

*Tahini will keep up to 6 months in the refrigerator
recipe: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/diy-tahini