Tahini Butter

Name: Tahini Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Five pantry staples unite to create a bold, umami-rich butter that transforms anything it touches.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

In a small bowl, beat all ingredients until blended. Store in an airtight container or shape into a log and roll tightly in parchment. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 126 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Tahini can be a little bitter on its own, but it becomes rich and nutty when combined with butter, soy sauce, lime and honey. The tangy, savory butter tastes fantastic scooped onto roasted sweet potatoes or tossed with sauteed vegetables. —Lindsay Mattison, Beaverton, Oregon

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