Middle Eastern Tahini Dip

Tahini, ground sesame seed paste, is a major player in Middle Eastern flavors (it’s what gives hummus its nutty taste). Serve with toasted pita triangles, carrots, celery and sweet pepper sticks.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup tahini
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1  teaspoon  finely grated lemon rind
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In bowl, stir 1/3 cup water into tahini.
2. Stir in lemon rind and 1/3 cup lemon juice, then another 1/3 cup water.
3. Stir in parsley, garlic, cumin and salt.
4. (Dip can be covered and refrigerated for up to 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.).
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