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Tahini Sauce

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • Salt and crushed red peppers to taste 

Instructions
 

  • Place lemon juice and garlic in high powered mini blender and blend until garlic is completely chopped, about 30 seconds.
  • Add tahini and water and blend until smooth and add salt crushed red peppers and one more blend up.
  • Start with cooked quinoa as your base, then layer on some of these delicious plant-based toppings:
  • Protein: Roasted chickpeas, black beans, or tempeh
  • Greens: Spinach, kale, or arugula
  • Veggies: Roasted sweet potatoes, bell peppers, or shredded carrots
  • Extras: Avocado, nuts, seeds, or fermented veggies for gut health
  • and Possibilities are endless!

Notes

If you're strictly on a low fat Plant-based regimen, substitute a can of chickpeas for the quarter cup of tahini and only drizzle in a tablespoon of tahini before blending the beans, garlic, water, lemon, crushed peppers and optional salt.