Description
A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet Buddha Bowl sauce made with tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and sesame oil. This versatile dressing adds a rich flavor to grain bowls, salads, and roasted vegetables, enhancing your meals with balanced notes and a smooth texture.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini paste
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp water, plus extra to adjust consistency (up to â…“ cup)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, pure maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, and the initial tablespoon of water until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dressing is too thick to pour or drizzle easily, add water gradually in small increments, up to an additional â…“ cup, whisking continuously until the desired pourable consistency is reached.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, lemon juice, or maple syrup if needed, to balance the flavor according to your preference.
- Store or Serve: Use the sauce immediately as a dressing or dip, or transfer it to a jar with a lid and refrigerate until needed. It keeps well chilled for several days.
Notes
- This sauce is naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for a variety of dietary needs.
- To make the sauce thinner or thicker, simply adjust the amount of water added.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use this dressing as a dip, salad dressing, or to drizzle over Buddha bowls, roasted vegetables, or grains for enhanced flavor.
- For a nuttier depth, toast the sesame oil lightly before adding if desired.
