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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Sauces, Condiments, Dips

    Quick Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing (Vegan)

    Jan 13, 2021 · Modified: Jul 5, 2021 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing (Vegan)

    This Quick Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing only takes 5 minutes to make, and is a great way to enhance any salad, Buddha Bowl, any grain-bowls, tacos, and many more. Creamy, thick, sweet, and spicy - a true vegan staple.

    This dressing is super simple to make and will last for days to be used in various dishes! Super versatile and has a sweet and slightly spicy taste to it. My favorite way to use it is to drizzle over Buddha Bowls with rice but I have listed a few other options down below for you try.

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    Tahini paste has a naturally bitter taste, but with the help of few ingredients like lemon/lime juice and agave/maple syrup, it balances the flavors pretty well. In case you still don’t like the hint of bitterness in your Sweet & Spicy Tahini Dressing, just add more agave/maple syrup and if desired, lemon juice. 

    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing Recipe

    Here's what you'll need for this awesome Tahini Dressing:

    • 3 ½ tablespoon tahini paste
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime)
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 tablespoon agave syrup, or maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Pinch of salt
    • Pepper to taste (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon water

    How to make Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing

    In your food processor or blender, combine tahini paste, lemon or lime juice, agave syrup, sesame oil, chili powder, and salt. Blend until smooth texture, add 1 tablespoon of water. If you want more runny dressing add more water (gradually). 

    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing (Vegan)

    Garnish with sesame seeds, chili flakes. Drizzle over Buddha Bowls, salads, tacos and more. 

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    What do you put Tahini Dressing on?

    • Drizzle over all types of grains like quinoa, lentils, brown rice, millet
    • Buddha Bowls
    • Salads, especially with lots of greens in (think kale, spinach, chard)
    • Steamed or roasted veggies
    • Drizzle over falafel
    • Chickpea fritters or any veggie fritters
    • Spread it on toast, sandwiches
    • Burgers

    Use this Tahini Dressing in variety of recipes:

    How long can you keep Tahini Dressing?

    Best enjoyed during first 3 days of making, but it can keep in refrigerator for up to a week. It will thicken over time, simply add some boiled (cooled) water in and stir/whisk the dressing.

    I hope you enjoy this Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing, and please let me know what is your favorite way to use it in your recipes 🙂

    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing (Vegan)

    Other Dressings and Sauces you might like

    • Oregano Mustard Vinaigrette
    • Vegan Homemade Nacho Cheese
    • Greek Yogurt Herb Dressing
    • Easy Honey Mustard Soy Sauce
    • Homemade Sweet Balsamic Glaze

    Recipe adapted from Happy Kitchen Rocks 

    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing (Vegan)

    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing (Vegan)

    This Sweet and Spicy Tahini Dressing is a great way to enhance any salad, buddha bowl, any grain-bowls, tacos, and many more. Creamy, thick, sweet, and spicy - a true vegan staple.
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Salad Dressing
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
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    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 jar

    INGREDIENTS

    • 3 ½ tablespoon tahini paste
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice or lime
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 tablespoon agave syrup or maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder optional
    • Pinch of salt
    • Pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon water

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In your food processor or blender, combine tahini paste, lemon or lime juice, agave syrup, sesame oil, chili powder, and salt. Blend until smooth texture, add 1 tablespoon of water. If you want more runny dressing add more water (gradually).
    • Drizzle over Buddha Bowls, salads, tacos, and more.
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