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Sunflower Tahini

This sunflower tahini recipe combines the health benefits of sunflower seeds and sesame seeds for an easy tahini that's creamy and delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Easy Tahini Recipe, Sunflower Seed Tahini, Sunflower Tahini, Tahini with Sunflower Seeds
Servings: 10
Author: Christi

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sunflower kernels (unsalted raw or roasted hulled sunflower seeds)
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds (unsalted raw or toasted seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (or a neutral oil. see notes)
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)

Instructions

  • If you want to use toasted sesame seeds or a combination of raw and toasted seeds, add raw sesame seeds to a dry sauté pan. Toast over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for just a few minutes until they are lightly toasted. Be careful not to burn them.
  • Add the sunflower kernels and sesame seeds to a food processor. Secure the lid and pulse in intervals, scraping the sides if needed, until the seeds are finely ground.
  • Pour in the oil and blend, scraping the sides when needed, until the tahini is smooth and creamy. This may take a couple of minutes of blending and scraping. The longer you blend, the smoother the consistency will be. If you have blended for more than 2-3 minutes, and the tahini is not as creamy as you would like, add an extra tablespoon of oil.
  • Once finished, store the sunflower tahini in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use, or serve it immediately with your choice of yummy things!

Notes

  • sunflower kernels - hulled sunflower seeds that are unsalted. I like to use either raw or a mix of raw and roasted sunflower seeds to retain more nutrients. This is up to you, you can use either one or do a mix. Roasted seeds will give more depth of flavor but raw seeds will have more nutrients. 
  • sesame seeds - I use raw sesame seeds to make raw tahini or a mix of raw and toasted sesame seeds when I want to add more flavor. The choice is yours.
  • toasted sesame oil - I like to use organic toasted sesame oil for the flavor, especially if I am using raw sesame seeds. If you use toasted seeds, you can use any neutral oil, like avocado oil.
  • salt - This is optional. I only use a pinch of Himalayan pink salt.