Description
This easy and delicious Buddha Bowl sauce combines creamy tahini with bright lemon juice, sweet maple syrup, and nutty sesame oil to create a perfectly balanced dressing. Ready in just 5 minutes, it adds bold flavor and a smooth, pourable texture to any grain bowl, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
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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 ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, pure maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, and the initial tablespoon of water until smooth and well blended.
- Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more water in small increments (up to â…“ cup total) while whisking until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency perfect for drizzling.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired, adding extra salt, lemon juice, or maple syrup to balance the flavors according to your preference.
- Serve or store: Use the sauce immediately as a flavorful dressing on Buddha bowls, salads, or roasted veggies, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If sauce thickens after refrigeration, stir in a little water before using to thin it out.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave for a different sweetness profile.
- Try adding minced garlic or ginger for extra flavor dimension.
