Spiced Green Tahini Sauce

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Sarit Packer

8 Servings

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Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, crushed

3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground fenugreek

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more

1 cup tahini

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Method

Pulse garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, fenugreek, and 2 teaspoons salt in a food processor until similar in texture to pesto. Add tahini and lemon juice; process 30 seconds (mixture will be very thick and gray).

With motor running, gradually drizzle in 3/4 cup water and process, adding more water to thin if needed, until sauce is light green and the consistency of sour cream. Season with salt.