TAHINI LEMON SAUCE

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From the "Moosewood Cookbook". Try serving over a hearty salad or sauteed vegetables. Especially nice with falafels.

Provided by charlie 5

Time 5m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups tahini
1 1/2 cups yogurt or 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup finely minced scallion
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
salt
1 dash cayenne
1 dash paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste)
1 dash tamari

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients together and beat well using a whisk or mixer. Whip to desired thickness as it becomes thicker the longer you whip.
Serve at room temp with falafel or vegetables or chilled on a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2329.4, Fat 185.2, SaturatedFat 32, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 468.4, Carbohydrate 126.3, Fiber 35.4, Sugar 20.9, Protein 78.7