Tasty Traditional Tahini Paste
Tahini Paste
I spent years buying tahini paste that I used to make my Hummus bi Tahini, until one day I read the ingredients: sesame seeds, olive oil. Well, goodness, I thought, I can do that. And it’s truly that simple.
![]() |
2½ cups roasted sesame seeds
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
![]() |
measuring cups
food processor
baking sheet (if you need to roast your sesame seeds)
![]() |
If your sesame seeds are not roasted, place them on a baking sheet in preheated 350° F degree oven and toast, stirring frequently, for about 5-10 minutes. Do not let them brown. Cool before proceeding.
![]() |
Place sesame seeds and olive oil in food processor. Blend until smooth. You’re looking for a thick, pourable consistency. If you need to add more olive oil, add it slowly.
![]() |
2 cups
![]() |
~*~ | |
No cholesterol Very low in sodium Very low in sugar |
![]() |
|
~*~ | ||
![]() |
Store in a tightly closed container (I use a mason jar) in the refrigerator. This will keep for about 3 months.
I would love to hear any feedback about this recipe. Did you make it? Did you enjoy it? Did you make any adjustments to it?
Hallee
I’m so grateful for your visit, today.
You would bless me if you added me to your feed reader or subscribed
via email.
You can also become a fan on Facebook or follow me on
Twitter. I would love to see more of you!

D’oh…yup…isn’t that funny I just never thought to make this…well…after I get through the rest of my store bought you can bet I’ll be making it…thanks for the inspiration as usual Hallee :)
You inspired me to make my own tahini! I blogged about it http://angieshealthylivingblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-tahini-and-hummus.html
Thank so much Hallee! It is so yummy!
Angie -that is so cool! I’m so glad that the sunflower seed ‘tahini’ worked for you! Thank you!