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Tahini (Super Easy and Creamy!)
It’s super easy to make homemade tahini in a blender! All you need are sesame seeds and olive oil for a fresh, creamy, and smooth texture. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 6 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
16
- 4 cup hulled sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Toast the sesame seeds. Gently toast the sesame seeds (stirring constantly) on medium-low for 5 minutes, or until slightly golden. Then, let them cool to room temperature.
- 2
Blend. Once the sesame seeds have cooled, add them to your high-powered blender. Blend on high for one minute, using the tamper to push the seeds into the blades, creating a tahini paste.
- 3
Add oil. Add the olive oil and blend for another minute to create a creamy consistency.