Tahina alternative uses...even for breakfast Have you ever tried tahini sauce or tahina? A tasty sauce made from sesame seeds, known primarily as an ingredient for chickpea hummus, it lends itself to many alternative uses and could become part of your daily diet even at breakfast. Let's find out more

Why eat tahini sauce?

A few years ago we already devoted an in-depth article to tahini sauce, even suggesting a recipe for making it homemade. But why is it worth including in our diet? The answer is simple...almost obvious, it is a nutritious food, rich in good fats, vitamins (A and E in particular) and minerals. Precisely because of its characteristics, of course, one should not overdo it; the recommended daily ration is one tablespoon.

Alternative uses of Tahina

Tahini sauce can be used on vegetables,on croutons, to accompany felafel dishes made with legumes, on eggs, or to thicken other creams, pleasant also combined with cocoa and hazelnut creams, it can be used in the preparation of baked desserts, especially in those made with nuts and chocolate, in rolls, in plumcakes or tarts. It is increasingly recommended in diets for those who need a very nutritious breakfast.

How to use tahina/tahini for breakfast

Nutritious and flavorful, tahini could be the perfect ingredient for those who prefer a savory (or sweet and sour) breakfast with a good protein quota. Enjoy it on toast, whole-wheat or toast slices, accompanied by barley malt, maple syrup or perhaps a drizzle of jam. You could also add a teaspoon of it to the yogurt in your morning “bowl” or make apple toast with tahina sauce and thyme, like the one proposed by La Petite Xuyen. On the other hand, if you are in the mood for something yummy and have a few “extra minutes” to prepare your breakfast, you can try your hand at preparing a Scandinavian “green” inspired recipe such as the Dark Chocolate Sweet Tahini Cup proposed by Greenkitchenstories.com

What do you say ? Will you try it in alternative recipes?

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