Three-Ingredient North African Tahini Honey Butter Recipe

Tahini is simply sesame seeds ground into a rich, smooth paste. Making your own at home is easy, fresher, and less expensive than buying a jar at the store.

You only need three ingredients: sesame seeds, honey, and oil. Add salt to taste if you like. Store your homemade tahini honey butter in a clean, tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Use North African tahini honey butter as a spread or dip

Nutrition (per serving)

• 2 grams fat
• 38 grams carbohydrates
• 2 milligrams sodium

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• ½ cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• Salt to taste (optional)

Directions

1. In a dry frying pan over medium heat, lightly toast the sesame seeds until golden and fragrant.
2. Transfer toasted seeds to a food processor. Add sunflower oil and blend until a thick paste forms.
3. Add honey and blend again until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into a clean jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to three weeks.

How to Use

Spread this sweet North African tahini honey butter on crackers or bread, or serve it as a dip with fruits and vegetables. It’s also delicious swirled into oatmeal or drizzled on pancakes.

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