What Is Tahini? 5 Ways to Add This Healthy Seed Butter to Your Diet
When I mention tahini to my clients as a healthy fat option, I'm often met with confused looks. Some say they think they’ve had tahini before, but aren’t 100% sure. Others confess they honestly have no idea what tahini is.To clear up any confusion, tahini is simply a paste made of ground-up sesame seeds. It's often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine as a dip or drizzled over falafel. And despite it's creamy look, tahini is totally dairy-free.You can make your own, but for a healthy shortcut, jarred tahini is available at most grocery stores. You’ll find it either in the condiment aisle, or near other nut and seed butters. Just be sure to look for jars that contain sesame seeds as the only ingredient.In addition to being plant-based and “clean,” tahini is packed with nutrients...