Creamy Lemon Garlic Herb Tahini Sauce
A velvety, rich Mediterranean dressing made from toasted sesame tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. It adds satisfying healthy fats and bright flavor to roasted chicken and vegetables in minutes.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
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Combine tahini
In a small mixing bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic clove, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper.
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Whisk thoroughly with a fork or mini…
Whisk thoroughly with a fork or mini whisk. The mixture will initially seize and thicken substantially.
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Slowly drizzle in warm water one tablespoon…
Slowly drizzle in warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously, until the sauce transforms into a smooth, pourable, creamy consistency.
Look for: the sauce transforms into a smooth, pourable, creamy consistency
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Stir in finely minced parsley until evenly…
Stir in finely minced parsley until evenly distributed.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Taste and add an extra drop of…
Taste and add an extra drop of lemon juice if you prefer a brighter tang.
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Drizzle over warm roasted chicken and vegetables…
Drizzle over warm roasted chicken and vegetables or serve alongside as a rich dipping sauce.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Transfer any leftover sauce to an airtight…
Transfer any leftover sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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