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Golden Turmeric Tahini Sauce (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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This Golden Tahini Sauce is my most loved and oft-used condiment. Turmeric and tahini pair extraordinarily well together in this versatile sauce that suits a variety of dishes. You can find this recipe in my book, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.

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This delightful condiment combines two of my very favorite things! Turmeric and tahini do complement each other quite beautifully, and I KNOW you will feel the same!

Firstly, let’s head over to Does This Have Gluten? to find out: Is Tahini Gluten Free?

Uses

I love using this sauce over chickpea pasta, zoodles, in veggie wraps, as a dipping sauce, drizzled over buddha bowls, and this Golden Rice Pilaf. I’m sure you’ll find some of your own favorite ways, too!

This Delicious Turmeric Tahini Sauce is:

  • Tangy.
  • Sweet.
  • Salty.
  • Savory.
  • Creamy.
  • Healthy.
  • Beautifully vibrant.
  • Easy to make.
  • Gluten-free & vegan.
  • and oh so YUM!
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I look forward to hearing the ways you’ve come to love using this sauce, too!
Enjoy. xo.

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Golden Turmeric Tahini Sauce

5 from 50 votes
This Golden Tahini Sauce is my most loved and oft-used condiment. Turmeric and tahini pair extraordinarily well together in this versatile sauce that suits a variety of dishes. You can find this recipe in my book, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.
Author: Kristen Wood
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 tbs apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced or grated
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

From my book The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

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Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, New York Daily News, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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  1. 5 stars
    Totally agree! This Golden Tahini Sauce is seriously amazing. I put it on EVERYTHING – veggie bowls, wraps, roasted veggies… you name it! The turmeric and tahini combo is just perfection, and it’s so easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  2. 5 stars
    Would it be a really big mistake to omit the maple syrup? I have a thing against sweet with savory.

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    1. It will still be delicious, but a touch of sweetness does help balance the bitter notes of tahini and turmeric. The result isn’t sweet, but rather balanced.

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