Hi guys! You've been requesting this tahini recipe for a while - so I'm happy to oblige. Especially when there are chocolate chip tahini cookies in the pipeline. ;) Enjoy! xo - Lisa
Hi Lisa! Where do you buy your sesame seeds? I'm sure the bulk bins at Whole Foods have them, but I've noticed that the nuts and seeds I get from there are sometimes already rancid.
Thank you! I feel like so many recipes just assume you have this very specific and expensive piece of kitchen equipment. Good to know it works in a regular blender.
Thank you for this assurance. I came looking for someone who didn't have a vitamix but has a blender like I do. Now, I can go forward with confidence 😊. Blessings
You could add sesame oil instead of olive oil for a true taste of tahini. Also put some tbs of this tahini in a bowl, add honey, (to taste) and some water (little by little) and you just whisk it. You will have a creamy, healthy ans tasty spread. Just dont put it in the fridge because it will harden up. I love tahini and hummus! Glad I found you
I got my Vitamix A3500 on Saturday!!! I wasn't planning on buying it but I walked into William Sonoma and there was it. She was staring at me whispering buy me, so I did. I made cashew milk. Now on to the tahini sauce and then I will make hummus in the same container as you all suggested.
I only tried making tahini once and it was a bit of a fail in my old food processor. This will be one of the first things I do when I (finally) get a Vitamix - hopefully - soon! - Paula
I am so excited to make this, Especially the lemon Tahini Dressing! Question, have you ever tried making Tahini with sesame and sunflower seeds? Thank you :)
Made the hummus and almond butter today. Never had almond butter before but it's tasty and the hummus is the best I've ever had! Will add sesame seeds to the shopping list now😊
Hi Lisa to make your tehini recipe I don't have the Vitamix blender shown in the video what do you suggest I would line to make your tehini recipe could you let me know Thanks Lisa Greeting from Dublin 🇮🇪 Patricia obrien
Hello, I did it today and it's again a hit ... used it to make homemade Houmous ;) Sweet potatoes are roasting in the oven for now and next will make the Brocoli, Brussel sprout red onion wich is a perfect taste and combination ... Thanks for your videos Lisa ...☺
I really enjoyed this video. I may give this a try even though I don't have a Vitamix. I will watch again how do you store and for how long. Thank again for this easy recipe.
Thanks! Store it in the fridge in a sealed glass container. It may separate a bit (like a nut butter), but just give it a stir before using. It will stay fresh for about a month. :)
The one in the video is a Weck Jar, and the Jar with the clasp on it is a Le Parfait Jar both are available on Amazon. I prefer le Parfait jars for condiments i use often. And weck jars for temp food storage bc the clips and seals on the weck jars get kind of annoying... that being said... you can microwave a weck jar without the seal and metal clips... but the le Parfait you cannot remove the metal clasp around the jar. Just FYI i enjoy them both but there was some learning associated with the transition.... but they both look wonderful in my lunchbox and kitchen.
How long does this last? I know that citric acid or salt or other preservatives are added in the Markey tahini products to make them last longer. Curious to know how long does this last in fridge. LOVED it by the way!!
You really need to push the sesame seeds into the blades with a tamper, so I'm not sure how it would work with other blenders. But if you try it and it works, let me know! :)
Can you tell me, do you have to add oil for tahini? I currently buy raw store bought tahini which doesn’t contain oil (supposedly). Does the oil free version just involve further processing?
From Lisa’s website: Homemade tahini will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a month, but you could always freeze leftovers. Just do what I do for fresh herbs and compound butters - freeze the tahini in an ice cube tray and pop out a cube when you need it.
Love your videos and getting ready to make use of them with new Vitamix. Quick question about containers you use. Was planning on using standard mason jars for several of the recipes. Have you chosen yours for aesthetic reasons or functional reasons? I have no qualms purchasing the containers you use, I am just curios.
Thanks for the recipe, 3 questions please: 1) what is the reason for toasting the sesame seeds at the start of your video? can it be used raw? 2) where do you Buy whole sesame seeds as most grocery stores don't have it. 3) you added olive oil after sesame seeds was grounded in the Blender, can olive oil be added before grinding the seeds? Thank you
1 for the taste 2 wholefoods or similar and also middle Eastern (ethnic) shops 3 Using oil from beginning not only makes the mix less smooth, you'll end up using much more oil than you need...
1 for the taste 2 wholefoods or similar and also middle Eastern (ethnic) shops 3 Using oil from beginning not only makes the mix less smooth, you'll end up using much more oil than you need...
Store it in the fridge in a sealed glass container. It may separate a bit (like a nut butter), but just give it a stir before using. It will stay fresh for about a month. :)
Wow! Thanks. Been waiting for this. I wish I had a vitamix though but it's way beyond my budget as it takes 20 mins to make in my processor. I can't wait for the cookies. Yum. 😊
You're welcome Angela! And yes, a Vitamix is definitely an investment. But you can still take advantage of all the recipes even with a store-bought tahini. :) x
Used my new Vitamix for the first time but... Followed your directions to the letter. It was so thick with 3 TBL EVOO that I wound up adding another 2-1/2 TBL EVOO. Even then it was much thicker than yours! I sourced my sesame seeds from your link too. Why did mine need so much more oil than yours and still not be as creamy? It turned out to be very messy endeavor.
@@Downshiftology you said in the video that next week there will be a video with recipes where to use tahini else, but I can't find other recipes with tahini, only humus. In the description is not link to other recipes with tahini.
HI LIsa, I have a question, I forgot to toast my sesame seeds before grnding then in my vitamix. Is this a big deal? I sure don't like the taste by itself. I also added two tablesppons of olive oil and it still not creamy
Please, Can somebody tell me how many grams are 4 cups? I live in Europe so i'm a bit lost about conversion. I've read the post of the recipe and try to find it in google, but i'm not sure about the exact conversion yet. Please, i would like to recreate the exact recipe as this one. It looks soooo yummy!!
I made the tahini tonight and I believe it didn't come out right. I purchased the exact same brand as you, I had to use more than 1/4 cup of oil and it still was thick and pasty not so thin as yours. I'm not sure what I did wrong. I also thought maybe I should have used the dry container instead of the regular vitamix container, do you think that's what I did wrong? Also the taste of it was very bitter. I never tasted tahini before so I'm not sure what it suppose to taste like please help me.
I use the regular/wet container as well. Tahini on it's own does have a bitter flavor. Other ingredients are usually added to it for more of a sauce/dressing (I have a recipe on my website). Did you do the full recipe (not cut it in half or reduce it)? And did you toast the seeds first?
@@Downshiftology yes, I made the full recipe and yes I also toasted the seeds. I may have to toast in batches bc it seemed a bit much for the sautee pan I used to toast them in. But it was a stainless pan.
Hi guys! You've been requesting this tahini recipe for a while - so I'm happy to oblige. Especially when there are chocolate chip tahini cookies in the pipeline. ;) Enjoy! xo - Lisa
Thanks. For how long can I keep it on the fridge?
It will stay good for about a month in the fridge. If you'd like to keep it longer, you can freeze it! :)
Hi Lisa! Where do you buy your sesame seeds? I'm sure the bulk bins at Whole Foods have them, but I've noticed that the nuts and seeds I get from there are sometimes already rancid.
Made this! Now need to make the cookies do you have tutorial please?
@@Downshiftology do we need to add salt to it?
I made this recipe today and worked like a dream. I used my cheap blender and still turned up perfect. It just took a little longer. Thank you 💚🌱
Amazing! Glad you enjoyed this recipe :)
Thanks for sharing that, I was wondering if it would work with my blender!!
Thank you! I feel like so many recipes just assume you have this very specific and expensive piece of kitchen equipment. Good to know it works in a regular blender.
@@luckycharms8020 I know right 😉
Thank you for this assurance. I came looking for someone who didn't have a vitamix but has a blender like I do. Now, I can go forward with confidence 😊. Blessings
You could add sesame oil instead of olive oil for a true taste of tahini. Also put some tbs of this tahini in a bowl, add honey, (to taste) and some water (little by little) and you just whisk it. You will have a creamy, healthy ans tasty spread. Just dont put it in the fridge because it will harden up. I love tahini and hummus! Glad I found you
Made the tahini in the vitamix and then made hummus...why waste the tahini stuck to the sides of the blender!
Wonderful idea!!
Natalie Lobo I do the same!
Good thinking, thanks for the tip
Natalie Lobo Great idea, I just made tahini and have the garbanzos ready. Thank you!
Omg that is so smart
I got my Vitamix A3500 on Saturday!!! I wasn't planning on buying it but I walked into William Sonoma and there was it. She was staring at me whispering buy me, so I did. I made cashew milk. Now on to the tahini sauce and then I will make hummus in the same container as you all suggested.
They do that, those bloody Vitamixes. KitchenAid is just as willful...and insidious.
I only tried making tahini once and it was a bit of a fail in my old food processor. This will be one of the first things I do when I (finally) get a Vitamix - hopefully - soon! - Paula
I used 8 oz container for 1 cup and it came out super creamy without any added oil, thanks for sharing
I am so excited to make this, Especially the lemon Tahini Dressing! Question, have you ever tried making Tahini with sesame and sunflower seeds? Thank you :)
Thank you! Will you also please do an easy to find video for your Basil Pesto recipe??
Hello Is it okay if we use a regular blender for this? And for the hummus recipe as well? Thank you so much!
Hi there! As long as it is a high powered blender 😊
@@Downshiftology thank you!!
Made the hummus and almond butter today. Never had almond butter before but it's tasty and the hummus is the best I've ever had! Will add sesame seeds to the shopping list now😊
Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed both recipes Trina. :) x
which blender you have to make almond butter?
Looks good and easy. Wonder can use ready sesame powder and just add in oil to stir up into paste....
I love you, you actually made this from scratch (the seeds). Thank you.
Thanks a lot for sharing those healthy recipes with us, I made the hummus and it was delicious. Thanks a lot .
You're welcome! And so happy to hear you loved the hummus recipe! :) x
Just made this and I can't believe how easy it was!!! Next to the hummus!!
You're stocked and ready to go!
Well, I don't have a Vitamix . I have a grinder. The sesame seeds were ground to a paste. Can I use the blender to mix the paste with the oil ?
Can I use normal blender to make paste instead of olive oil can we use other cooking oil. Please reply
Olive oil is best for homemade tahini 😊
this kinda tured into a battle of the mixers...
Very good recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your recipe, how long will the tahini stay fresh please?
I wounder if we can add the olive oil right at the beginning as well or if we have to wait for the sesame seeds to become a paste first 🤔
Thanks a lot for the recipe. Which brand of jars are you using in this video?
I just throw whole sesame seeds into my hummus since the vitamix will grind both down to a paste.
This makes sense. Brilliant!
Can I do it in a blender?
Do you roast sesame seeds before or not?
Katarina Cavara I do not and haven’t had any issues.
Blueberry I measure them lol
This is one of the best tahini recipes I've found. I added garlic in mine, it's so good!
That looks great! I have unhulled sesame seeds; can that be used?
yes, you can use unh8 ozulled sesame seeds, just roast them for few min. It is even more healthy ,as I heard.
I’ve been wanting to make this for ages! Looks so easy. Will definitely give your recipe a try.
Well you should.
Hi Lisa to make your tehini recipe I don't have the Vitamix blender shown in the video what do you suggest I would line to make your tehini recipe could you let me know
Thanks Lisa
Greeting from Dublin 🇮🇪
Patricia obrien
Can you blend chickpeas and sesame seeds together to make hummus (without going through an added step of making tahini)?
Yes. I've done it.
Sounds great! Why not use SESAME OIL, the kind that is not toasted???
Thanks... your video is short, complete and to the point... Thanks again :)
You're welcome! Glad you liked the video. :)
Would I keep this in the fridge? And how long can I keep this? Thanks!
If you don't have a Vitamix, should you use a food processor or can you use another brand of blender?
Hello, I did it today and it's again a hit ... used it to make homemade Houmous ;) Sweet potatoes are roasting in the oven for now and next will make the Brocoli, Brussel sprout red onion wich is a perfect taste and combination ... Thanks for your videos Lisa ...☺
Wonderful! And yes, all those ingredients are perfect together. Enjoy! :) x
we did ;)
Are you using a special blade for the nut butters and tahini? I have a regular old Vitmix mixer...will that blade work?
Nope. Just the standard blade and container. :)
@@Downshiftology hi mam hw to consume it , smeone told me to take it like a medicine 4 gastric, so plz u can help me plz thnk u vry much mam
Hi , I wanted to try this tahini recipe but can you tell for how long does it stay good in the fridge ?
I love to learn from u many of food items wow I will try in home. I have some sesame seeds. amaging.
I really enjoyed this video. I may give this a try even though I don't have a Vitamix. I will watch again how do you store and for how long. Thank again for this easy recipe.
Thanks! Store it in the fridge in a sealed glass container. It may separate a bit (like a nut butter), but just give it a stir before using. It will stay fresh for about a month. :)
Hi, what jar did you use for the tahini? Was it a weck jar? Also, how long is it good for and does it need to be stored in the fridge?
Every video and recipe on this channel makes me happy.
Happy to hear that Chris 😊
Awesome .... i will try the recipe for sure. thanks
Hope you enjoy :)
The glass jar you put the tahini in, I can't seem to find the link to that?
The one in the video is a Weck Jar, and the Jar with the clasp on it is a Le Parfait Jar both are available on Amazon. I prefer le Parfait jars for condiments i use often. And weck jars for temp food storage bc the clips and seals on the weck jars get kind of annoying... that being said... you can microwave a weck jar without the seal and metal clips... but the le Parfait you cannot remove the metal clasp around the jar. Just FYI i enjoy them both but there was some learning associated with the transition.... but they both look wonderful in my lunchbox and kitchen.
Wow definitely will try this :) how long wil this last in the fridge?
yes I was looking for this afterwatching your hummus video!
How long would this tahini last in the refrigirator? Thanks :)
Hi! Cool videos but could you add a section about container prepping? Do you boil them to avoid bacteria and product turning bad quickly? Thank you!
How long does this last? I know that citric acid or salt or other preservatives are added in the Markey tahini products to make them last longer. Curious to know how long does this last in fridge. LOVED it by the way!!
Homemade tahini will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a month, but you could always freeze leftovers.
Do you prefer the Weck jars to something like the Le Parfait ones? If so, why?
I like both jars! Overall though, I prefer the Weck Jars as they seal better since I use them also for freezing things 😊
@@Downshiftology thanks, I need to give 'em a try.
Would any other blender do if you don’t have vitamix?
You really need to push the sesame seeds into the blades with a tamper, so I'm not sure how it would work with other blenders. But if you try it and it works, let me know! :)
yes it works with other blenders, just takes longer.
Which one produces better tahini Food processor or Vitamix? I have both but never made tahini.
What hot plate is that? I’m in need of one but need recommendations for a quality one. Thank you in advance for any help!
Hi dear, can I use my regular vegetable oil instead of olive oil?? Does it make any difference?
Totally up to you. :)
Can you tell me, do you have to add oil for tahini? I currently buy raw store bought tahini which doesn’t contain oil (supposedly). Does the oil free version just involve further processing?
I would love to try this recipe! Can you use black sesame seeds for this?
Yes!
How long does this keep and does it have to be refrigerated?
Hi Kelly - homemade Tahini will last about a few months in the fridge 😊
Where did you get that container? Also, about how long does it keep in fridge?
It will usually stay good for a couple of weeks in the fridge. And this is the container I used: amzn.to/2FUYE2Z :)
knglerxst . To store for even longer period of time, place ur ready Tahini in freezer. It will keep very well over there.
That amazon link is for some "la parfait" jar, I think the one in your video was a Weck jar
Is this what you pour on falafels..or is this just the base for Tahini sauce ?.. I have toasted sesame seeds so I guess I would skip the toasting
Yes. And you can use tahini for many things. I frequently use it as the base for sauces and dressings. :)
Hi, great video, how long does the tahini keep for?
Homemade tahini will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a month!
Hello from Athens, Greece! How can I make sesame oil? thanks
Question: so after it's done, is the tahini stored in the fridge or can it be stored in the pantry? thanks
From Lisa’s website:
Homemade tahini will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a month, but you could always freeze leftovers. Just do what I do for fresh herbs and compound butters - freeze the tahini in an ice cube tray and pop out a cube when you need it.
How long does tahini last in fridge, can you freeze it?
Can you add avacado instead of olive oil?
Love your videos and getting ready to make use of them with new Vitamix. Quick question about containers you use. Was planning on using standard mason jars for several of the recipes. Have you chosen yours for aesthetic reasons or functional reasons? I have no qualms purchasing the containers you use, I am just curios.
I followed your instructions exactly (using a vitamix) and mine was not nearly as thin and creamy as yours, even with more oil. Any tips?
Is it ok to put in the fridge?
Rose Real
Just in summer time🌡..after first used 🥄
how long do you think it keeps in the frig?
How much longer can we refrigerate the tahini paste once we make it?
Excellent the best recipe on utube and again from a non native (middleeast)
👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed this recipe 😊
Wow you are woderfull, from mexico we apreciate you share your recipes
Thanks so much!
easy recipe! !! had no idea it was that simple to make. love your videos :). best to you.
Yep, super simple! Thanks Christina! ❤️
I love tahini just add little date molasses and add it on a piece of bread and it will be amazing nutritional breakfast.
Any suggestion for an oil-free version?
Sooooooo glad I watched this! The whole time I thought tahini was made from sunflower seeds LOL
If using a food processor should be gradually add more oil then?
Thanks for the recipe, 3 questions please:
1) what is the reason for toasting the sesame seeds at the start of your video? can it be used raw?
2) where do you Buy whole sesame seeds as most grocery stores don't have it.
3) you added olive oil after sesame seeds was grounded in the Blender, can olive oil be added before grinding the seeds?
Thank you
1 for the taste
2 wholefoods or similar and also middle Eastern (ethnic) shops
3 Using oil from beginning not only makes the mix less smooth, you'll end up using much more oil than you need...
1 for the taste
2 wholefoods or similar and also middle Eastern (ethnic) shops
3 Using oil from beginning not only makes the mix less smooth, you'll end up using much more oil than you need...
Thanks for the recipe! How should this be stored?
Store it in the fridge in a sealed glass container. It may separate a bit (like a nut butter), but just give it a stir before using. It will stay fresh for about a month. :)
Thanks! 💕
Wow! Thanks. Been waiting for this. I wish I had a vitamix though but it's way beyond my budget as it takes 20 mins to make in my processor. I can't wait for the cookies. Yum. 😊
You're welcome Angela! And yes, a Vitamix is definitely an investment. But you can still take advantage of all the recipes even with a store-bought tahini. :) x
Trader Joe's has an affordable tahini that tastes great.
I bought a reconditioned Vitamix on Amazon...about half the price of new. So far, so good.
Angela Dyson Get a grinder! Mine costed £9.99 and does the same job!
How long will it last in the fridge?
That roasting was questionable, just roast it one cup at time or use a bigger pan.
How long will this tahini last in the fridge? Looks delicious!
It will last for several weeks in the fridge.
Thanks for the reply! I love your channel!
Global00Vintage . If you want your tehini to last even longer, just put it in your freezer. Works great
How long will this keep? Can you freeze Tahini?
Yes! You can freeze it. It will stay good for a week (or more) in the fridge and you can freeze the remainder.
Used my new Vitamix for the first time but... Followed your directions to the letter. It was so thick with 3 TBL EVOO that I wound up adding another 2-1/2 TBL EVOO. Even then it was much thicker than yours! I sourced my sesame seeds from your link too. Why did mine need so much more oil than yours and still not be as creamy? It turned out to be very messy endeavor.
I put mine in a food processor first (for a while - like 20 minutes or so). Then, creamy it up in the Vitamix.
I love your recipes, thank you:)
Looks yummy 😋 thank very much for the recipe 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
Enjoy Leo 😊
Where can I buy fresh and not rancid sesame seeds ?
Will it turns out fail if i ground the sesame then wisk it with oil?
Super! And the Tahini recipe where kan I finde?
In the description 😊
@@Downshiftology you said in the video that next week there will be a video with recipes where to use tahini else, but I can't find other recipes with tahini, only humus. In the description is not link to other recipes with tahini.
HI LIsa, I have a question, I forgot to toast my sesame seeds before grnding then in my vitamix. Is this a big deal? I sure don't like the taste by itself. I also added two tablesppons of olive oil and it still not creamy
Yes, you really need to toast the sesame seeds for this recipe. :)
Thanks for the reply Lisa ☺️
Hi! I’m sure someone asked this down low but how long can you store this tahini for
About a month in a jar container
could you just use roasted sesame seeds? how many grams would one cup be?
yes you can...in real tahini there is no oil...
How long to blend for after adding the oil?
Please, Can somebody tell me how many grams are 4 cups? I live in Europe so i'm a bit lost about conversion. I've read the post of the recipe and try to find it in google, but i'm not sure about the exact conversion yet. Please, i would like to recreate the exact recipe as this one. It looks soooo yummy!!
Cristina Simón 1cup sesame seeds = 150 g
Piscator Cristina10 thank you so so much!
Can I use Brown Sesame hulled seeds?
Cann i use black sesame seed we don't easily get white one's here????
Awesome! How do I store the tahini please
Homemade tahini will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a month, but you could always freeze leftovers.
Again I have been purchasing tahini all these years instead of making something that is so simple to do....
Great and easy! Thanks
beautiful.......many thanx....
Can I use this as a salad dressing ?
Can I use
Store bought tahini ?
Store bought tahini needs to be prepared before using it as a salad dressing.
hello ...thanks for the video... just wanna ask why there where a smoke coming out from the blender?
That was just steam from blending the sesame seeds which were still hot.
@@Downshiftology hot water is the secret!!!!
I made the tahini tonight and I believe it didn't come out right. I purchased the exact same brand as you, I had to use more than 1/4 cup of oil and it still was thick and pasty not so thin as yours. I'm not sure what I did wrong. I also thought maybe I should have used the dry container instead of the regular vitamix container, do you think that's what I did wrong? Also the taste of it was very bitter. I never tasted tahini before so I'm not sure what it suppose to taste like please help me.
I use the regular/wet container as well. Tahini on it's own does have a bitter flavor. Other ingredients are usually added to it for more of a sauce/dressing (I have a recipe on my website). Did you do the full recipe (not cut it in half or reduce it)? And did you toast the seeds first?
@@Downshiftology yes, I made the full recipe and yes I also toasted the seeds. I may have to toast in batches bc it seemed a bit much for the sautee pan I used to toast them in. But it was a stainless pan.
Awesome, thank you! 😀
For how long can you storage it ? And I assume you storage the tahini paste in the fridge !!