Prep Time:  5 minutes ,

Ingredients:

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

Method:

• 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 thinner.
• Serve over grains and greens.

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

Recipe courtesy of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

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