21 Mar 31 Days of Global Flavors for National Nutrition Month: Day 21
All month long, we are celebrating National Nutrition Month with nutrition experts around the country. Today’s global flavor comes from Katy Zanville.
Tahini
Tahini has culinary origins in the Middle East, such as Israel and Iraq, along with parts of Asia like China and Japan. Nutritionally, they offer a source of unsaturated fat, thiamine, phosphorus, and zinc. It is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. I love utilizing tahini in recipes and snacks such as hummus, yogurt dips, and even baked goods like brownies and cookies. Tahini is similar to other nut butters such as almond or peanut butter but is made from crushed toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It offers a creamy, nutty consistency and can be eaten alone or incorporated into dips and sauces where it can be served alongside meat or vegetables.
Here is my recipe for Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Tahini Yogurt Sauce. These lamb meatballs are richly flavored with cumin, coriander, and cinnamon and pair perfectly with a yogurt sauce swirled with tahini and lemon juice.
—Katy Zanville, MS, RD
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