By Cookie and Kate,

Bored by your dinner plans? 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.

Just 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.

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 on the lookout for fun options that satisfy our requirements. As the night went on, we all fell in love with this vegan dip —i t’s creamy, rich yet fresh, and satisfying. It’s irresistible.

So, I combined my Best Tahini Sauce (truly the best) with the herbs from my Easy Green Goddess Dressing, 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 and at any holiday. I hope you fall in love with it!

Green Goddess Tahini Serving Suggestions

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

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

Here’s a short list of components that go well with green goddess tahini:

• Chickpeas
• Crackers, crostini, pita wedges or pita chips
• Falafel
• Greens, like arugula or spring greens
• Raw vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fennel, etc.
• Roasted vegetables: Roasted asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, Delicata squash, green beans or these Colorful Roasted Vegetables
• Whole grains, like farro, quinoa or wild rice

More Fresh Dips & Sauces

These herbed dips will brighten any meal! I have many more dips, dressing and sauce recipes here.

• Creamy Avocado Dip
• Green Goddess Hummus
• Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Tzatziki
• Zhoug! (Spicy Cilantro Sauce)

Ingredients

• 4 medium-to-large cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup tahini
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh herbs (tender stems are fine): use cilantro, parsley, basil, dill and/or mint
• Optional: Up to 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• Pinch of ground cumin
• 5 to 6 tablespoons ice-cold water

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

For full recipe and instructions go to Cookie and Kate. 

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