Roasted Garlic and Lemon Tahini Sauce

Looking to level up your grain bowls, roasted veggies, or sandwiches? This Roasted Garlic and Lemon Tahini Sauce is everything you want in a go-to sauce — creamy, nutty, zesty, and bursting with rich, mellow garlic flavor. It’s made with simple ingredients and comes together in minutes once the garlic is roasted.

This recipe roasts the garlic low and slow to deepen the flavor and bring a comforting sweetness that pairs beautifully with the bright citrus and creamy sesame base.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Deep, rich flavor from roasted garlic

1. Ultra-creamy texture with no dairy

2. Versatile: perfect as a dip, drizzle, or spread

3. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free

4. Easy to make with pantry ingredients

Final Thoughts:

This Roasted Garlic and Lemon Tahini Sauce is a flavor-packed essential for your fridge. It’s creamy, garlicky, citrusy, and effortlessly elevates anything it touches. Whether you're drizzling it over your favorite bowl or using it as a sandwich spread, this sauce is the secret weapon to bright, bold meals.

Yield: 3/4 cup

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Roasted Garlic and Lemon Tahini Sauce

Prep time: 5 MinRoast Time: 35 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Looking to level up your grain bowls, roasted veggies, or sandwiches? This Roasted Garlic and Lemon Tahini Sauce is everything you want in a go-to sauce — creamy, nutty, zesty, and bursting with rich, mellow garlic flavor. It’s made with simple ingredients and comes together in minutes once the garlic is roasted.

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Ingredients

• 1 head of garlic
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ cup tahini
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
• 3–4 tbsp cold water (adjust for consistency)
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• Optional: ½ tsp cumin or smoked paprika for extra depth
• Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup for balance

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and soft. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted cloves.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini and lemon juice. The mixture will seize up and thicken — that’s normal! Gradually whisk in cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until it becomes smooth and pourable.
3. Mash the roasted garlic into a paste and whisk it into the tahini mixture. Add salt and optional seasonings like cumin or maple syrup. Taste and adjust to your liking.
4. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The sauce will thicken as it sits — just stir in a little water to loosen before serving.

Notes

Short on time? Use 1–2 raw garlic cloves for a punchier flavor instead of roasted.

No tahini? Substitute with cashew butter or sunflower seed butter in a pinch.

Want it spicy? Add a dash of cayenne or a bit of harissa paste.

Perfect pairings: Drizzle over grain bowls, salads, grilled veggies, roasted chickpeas, wraps, or falafel.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

276

Carbs

15 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Fat

23 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

13 g

Protein

8 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Sodium

405 mg

Sugar

2 g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.