Try that tahini

I have always loved hummus. When I started eating a more plant-based diet, I learnt about this thing called tahini (sesame seed butter) that is used in making my beloved hummus. Along with eating more plant-based food, I wanted to be more conscious of what I was consuming, so I needed to be more industrious in the kitchen; I bought all the ingredients to make my own hummus… 

The tahini was quite expensive and it was bitter. My hummus didn't turn out well. Despite trying some other recipes that called for tahini, I was left with an open jar of it, which I wouldn't use again.

Then I was introduced to FeedMeGreen. I realised that I had actually met the man behind the company almost a decade before on a retreat. That retreat left me with two major realisations that shaped my health and healing journey (more on that another time), but the fact that I was back in Nick’s circle felt like fate to me. 

The amount of tahini I (and many of my friends and clients) have enjoyed over the past few years is considerable - the amount of empty glass jars recycled as storage containers in my home speak to this abundance! 

Whenever I gush about this product, people ask, “But how do I use it?” See below my top 3 ways to use the FeedMeGreen tahini. Once people start to play with this delicious and creamy product, they get braver and experiment - a close friend recently made dessert sushi using the tahini and dates! 

Dip it

Use the tahini as a dip for veggies; this is a great way to add flair to the raw foods in your diet. If you have a sweet tooth, use the tahini as a dip for dates and avoid the treats that are processed and high in refined sugar!

Dress it

Use the tahini to make a dressing for salads / coleslaw / roasted vegetables: mix tahini, apple cider vinegar, spices and water. Start with 1-3 tablespoons of tahini in a small bowl. Then add 1-3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and mix with a fork or small whisk. You’ll notice that the ACV thickens the mixture. Then slowly add some water and mix carefully and well. Season as you wish with fresh or dried herbs. Vary the ratio of the ingredients to find your favourite thickness / flavour. 

Dessert it

Mix the tahini with honey and cinnamon for a sweet treat in quinoa. (Either warm or cooled quinoa works.) Again, you will vary the ratios of the ingredients depending on your preferences. I sometimes add other ingredients to the base; some things I’ve tried include coconut, banana, apple, blueberries and nuts. Honestly, this isn’t always dessert - I sometimes eat this for breakfast.

Despite first being drawn to this product to make hummus, I don’t do that very often. Regardless, this is a product I always have stock of in my kitchen. I’d love to hear how you use this tahini. And if you haven’t tried it yet, get your jar in the shop now!