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10+ Tahini Recipes
Tahini, a rich and nutty sesame seed paste, brings depth and a creamy body to everything from breakfast cookies to savory grain bowls, effortlessly bumping up plant-based protein and heart-healthy fats. You can whip up grab-and-go Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies for busy mornings, mix up Garlic Hummus for snacking, and drizzle bright lemon-tahini sauce over chicken, salmon and vibrant veggies. However you use it, tahini transforms everyday ingredients into bold, satisfying meals and snacks you’ll want to make again and again.
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Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These oatmeal breakfast cookies are a must-have start to your day that’s both satisfying and delicious. Packed with oats, walnuts and chocolate chips, these cookies provide a healthy boost of fiber and energy to keep you fueled throughout the morning. They’re perfect for busy mornings, easy to grab on the go, and a tasty way to begin your day.
Chickpea & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This sweet potato and chickpea bowl will make your gut happy! This nutrient-dense bowl is rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants, which support a healthy digestive system. Sorghum (a gluten-free ancient grain) is packed with fiber and essential nutrients that aid digestion and support gut health, and the deliciously tangy yogurt-based drizzle offers a probiotic boost.
High-Protein Mango & Tahini Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These high-protein mango-and-tahini overnight oats are a creamy, satisfying breakfast that blends tropical sweetness with the rich, nutty flavor of tahini. Rolled oats soak overnight in a mixture of protein-rich Greek yogurt, coconut milk and tahini, creating a thick and satisfying texture. Layers of juicy mango chunks add natural sweetness and a burst of vitamin C in easy-to-grab jars, perfect for busy mornings.
Air-Fryer Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Tahini Cookies
We put a twist on a classic oatmeal-raisin cookie with the addition of tahini and walnuts. Tahini adds a hint of salty, nutty flavor, while toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch.
Sheet-Pan Carrots & Chickpeas with Tahini
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Roasted carrots and crispy chickpeas pack on the fiber in this vegan main dish. The tahini sauce strikes the perfect balance of nuttiness and sweetness. Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, is a great pantry staple to have on hand. Use it to make dressings, simple sauces or any of these other healthy tahini recipes.
Tahini-Yogurt Dip
Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles.
Air-Fryer Tahini-Dressed Crispy Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas get deliciously crispy in the air fryer and provide a welcome textural contrast to the leafy greens in this salad. A quick tahini-lemon dressing adds nuttiness and brightness.
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This roasted cauliflower with tahini-yogurt sauce takes simple roasted cauliflower to new heights with bold, Middle Eastern and North African–inspired flavors. Harissa sauce adds spice and complexity to the yogurt sauce. If you can’t find harissa sauce, you can use harissa paste in its place. However, since the paste is more concentrated, use only half the amount specified in the recipe.
Garlic Hummus
Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco
This garlic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!
Ginger-Tahini Oven-Baked Salmon & Vegetables
The tahini sauce does double duty in this healthy salmon recipe, serving as a glaze for the fish and also as a drizzle for the entire dish at the end of cooking. The green beans are cooked just slightly in this recipe, to still be crisp. If you like your green beans tenderer, look for thinner beans or haricot verts in the grocery store; they’ll cook more quickly. This sheet-pan dinner recipe is not only delicious–it also comes together with just 25 minutes of active prep time, and there’s only one pan to clean up afterwards!
Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This colorful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk. If you want the yolk fully cooked, cook it an extra two minutes. This grain bowl is vibrant and interesting with plenty of textural contrast, and we know you won’t be able to stop making it.
