This recipe is a go-to for adding flavor and creamy texture! Try with a variety of savory dishes. We love to get our hands dirty massaging it into kale for a fiber and antioxidant rich salad. It’s also amazon on top of rice and veggie bowls with chicken. Try dipping baked sweet potato fries in this sauce- so good!
You might notice there’s no ingredient called “sesame” in this sesame dressing. The sesame here comes from tahini, a creamy seed butter from sesame seeds. It’s similar to peanut butter, but usually a runnier consistency and a more savory taste. You’ll likely find it near the peanut butter at your local grocery store.
Sesame seeds and tahini have loads of health benefits! They contain fiber, healthy fats, and a little protein. They also contain phytoestrogens, lignans, and zinc- all these contribute to happy hormones. Sesame seeds eaten daily can help boost testosterone for the fellas and are a great support during the second phase of the menstrual cycle help boost progesterone for the ladies. You're thinking more normal periods and less PMS. Sesame seeds have also been shown to improve menopause symptoms.
To see the hormone balancing benefits of sesame seeds try Seed Cycling and make sure to consume 2 tablespoons of seeds daily.
Sesame seeds are so easy to top to foods. With all these health benefits we urge you to give them a try.
Ingredients:
½ cup organic tahini
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
½ tablespoon raw local honey
1 tablespoon organic soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
2 cloves garlic
Instructions:
In a small pan roast the whole peeled garlic cloves in about a tablespoon of olive oil on medium low heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
Remove garlic from the pan. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator covered for up to 1 week.
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