Tahini recipes

Make a stand-out yogurt dressing by adding a dollop of tahini. This easy veggie salad with chickpeas, aubergine, peppers and pomegranate is rich in omega-3, vitamin c, fibre, folate and calcium, plus it's 3 of your 5-a-day

Enjoy our hasselback butternut squash as a veggie Christmas main. It’s spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and served with a zingy citrus and herb gremolata

Serve up this speedy noodle dish in just 15 minutes. Sichuan peppercorns have an amazing flavour and grapefruit aroma, but you could also use chilli flakes

Introduce umami flavour notes to veggie noodles with the help of spicy, tangy kimchi. Serve topped with spring onions, with lime wedges on the side

Do something a bit different with jacket potatoes using tahini and chickpeas. We've opted for purple sweet potatoes as they're packed with nutrients

A simple quinoa bowl you can put together in 10 minutes and enjoy al-desko. It's vegan, healthy and gluten-free

Try our take on this classic dessert from the States – it's ideal for making ahead, topped with sesame brittle for a stunning centrepiece pud

Barbecued sweet potato jackets with a bean and spinach filling, an ideal vegetarian option or make it vegan with a dairy free yogurt

A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you, this easy hummus makes a great snack or lunch

Do something different with broccoli with this umami bowl of noodles. A crispy chilli oil topping really enhances the dish – it’s well worth investing in a jar

Cook salmon using the confit method for meltingly soft fish. With a pomegranate, pistachio and herb crust, it's a stunning fish course for a special occasion

A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous

Combine the flavour of tahini, sesame seeds, banana and chocolate in this easy recipe. It’s also quick to whip up for when a sweet craving hits

Quick, easy and packed with healthy veg, this is a great midweek meal for vegans and veggies

This light coleslaw swaps mayonnaise for yogurt and tahini paste to make a low fat, super healthy side dish - perfect for a BBQ

Serve this thick, moreish dip of roasted courgettes and Greek yogurt with crudités or flatbread as part of a Lebanese meze spread

Make your own tahini using black or white sesame seeds, this recipe shows you how. Black ones have a nuttier, sweeter flavour, making them perfect for baking

This colourful fish supper is ready in just half an hour, served on a bed of couscous with crunchy cucumber and pomegranate seeds

Use filo pastry to wrap salty Cypriot cheese with chilli, lemon and parsley, then serve with vibrant mash and an olive salad

Flavour lamb mince with cumin and coriander and serve on a bed of tabbouleh-style wheat with parsley, tomatoes and sesame dressing

Oven bake courgettes, peppers and aubergines, add a kick of harissa and serve with couscous salad and cool yoghurt sauce

Spice up your Sunday lunch with this Moroccan roast lamb, bursting with North African flavours - coriander, cumin, cinnamon and mint

This courgette and couscous salad is great for a quick and healthy lunch or light dinner