Tahini

Did you know tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds (either toasted or untoasted) . It gives a wonderful nutty flavor to Middle Eastern and Chinese dishes. It is one of the magic ingredients in hummus, a healthy combination of garbanzo beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon, spices and tahini. If you have a recipe that calls for tahini, but don’t have it on hand, substitute a bit of smooth peanut butter for a similar taste and texture. I think I will make some tomorrow!