Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Tahini?
Created on: 09/08/10 09:40 AM Views: 1346 Replies: 5
Susan Joined: 09/08/10 Posts: 2	Tahini? Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 9:40 AM I'm not able to find "tahini" in any health food store or store with in 100 miles. I live out-state! Is there something that would make an useable replacement and still be as low fat?
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1192	RE: Tahini? Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 9:44 AM Tahini is not low fat. Depending on the recipe, I might just skip it. For example, if it's for hummus, I would skip it and add more lemon. Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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mommyof2nc Joined: 12/31/09 Location: North Carolina Posts: 172	RE: Tahini? Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10:56 AM You can use peanut butter in hummus, too - just not nearly as much, unless you want it to taste like peanut butter . It helps give it a little smoother texture. More often than not, though, if I'm out of tahini, I just leave it out.
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cats Joined: 09/08/10 Posts: 6	RE: Tahini? Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 2:04 PM I grind up sesame seeds in my Vitamix and use these when making hummus. It should work for other recipes as well.
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Susan Joined: 09/08/10 Posts: 2	RE: Tahini? Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 3:36 PM Thank you, yes I wanted to make Hummus. If I don't use tahini it will be less fat. Thank you again.
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Madcat Joined: 09/07/10 Location: MICHIGAN!!!! Posts: 61	RE: Tahini? Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 9:21 PM Did you check out Rip Esselstyn recipe for low fat hummus? Just saw it myself. Rip's Oil-Free, Low-Fat Hummus 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or low-sodium tamari 3 tablespoons water or vegetable broth Blend all the ingredients into a thick paste, using a small amount of water as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
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