EasyLunch
Tabbouleh-Crusted Chicken Thigh with Quick Tahini Drizzle
Herb-parsley crust, pan-seared until golden, served warm with tahini sauce
706 cal · 30g protein · 25 min
Ingredient · 118 recipes
Recipes with Tahini
The best ways we cook with tahini — real recipes with method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
SophisticatedLunch
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Burnt Eggplant Purée & Charred Apricot-Pomegranate Gastrique
Fork-tender spiced lamb with smoky eggplant, served over herbed yogurt and crispy pita chips
989 cal · 62g protein · 90 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Celeriac Fritters with Pomegranate-Walnut Molasses & Hot Honey Drizzle
Root vegetable meets Turkish spice—crunchy, sweet-tart, alive
674 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartlets
Smoky aubergine, phyllo crisps, tahini drizzle, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds
654 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateSnack
Spiced Carrot & Harissa Hummus with Crispy Chickpea Fritters
Charred carrot sweetness meets chile heat, bite-sized fritters
829 cal · 18g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Cauliflower Couscous with Roasted Beet, Pomegranate, Crispy Kale & Tahini-Harissa Drizzle
Torn roasted cauliflower mixed through toasted pearl couscous, topped with earthy roasted beet, jeweled pomegranate seeds, and shattered kale chips
777 cal · 22g protein · 70 min
IntermediateIn-between
Toasted Almond & Date Paste with Sesame Crisps
Nutty, sweet, addictively spreadable
834 cal · 22g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Cups with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Molasses Oil
Crispy chickpea cakes, smoky eggplant, tart pomegranate
688 cal · 14g protein · 28 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Coffee & Sesame Halva with Burnt Honey
Thick, spiced coffee with creamy tahini halva swirled with warm caramel
502 cal · 12g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Feta & Sumac Tuile with Charred Beet Mousse, Pomegranate & Walnut-Pomegranate Molasses Soil
Crispy, earthy, jeweled—a textured aperitif
532 cal · 27g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin with Charred Tomato Confit, Crispy Chickpea Salad & Tahini-Pomegranate Glaze
Tender pink lamb, autumn tomatoes, nutty spiced crunch
584 cal · 12g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spinach & Feta Kibbeh with Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze
Bulgur shell, herb-cheese filling, tart-sweet glaze, deep-fried until golden
1011 cal · 22g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini-Pomegranate Reduction & Crushed Pistachios
Golden-crust vegetables, nutty tahini, tart pomegranate
813 cal · 21g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Tahini-Labneh Morning Cake with Charred Apricot Compote & Crispy Sage Oil
Ricotta-bound semolina cake with tangy yogurt and burnt stone fruit
1366 cal · 38g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Sesame Noodles
Chilled or warm noodles in a creamy, nutty sesame sauce
505 cal · 18g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grain Bowl
Hearty mixed-grain base with roasted vegetables and tahini dressing
920 cal · 27g protein · 55 min
Easy
Easy
SophisticatedLunch
Buddha Bowl
Colorful grain bowl with vegetables, protein, and a drizzle of tahini dressing
491 cal · 18g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDinner
Chicken Shawarma
Marinated rotisserie-style chicken with warm spices
449 cal · 46g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Carrot & Harissa Hummus Cones with Crispy Chickpea Crumble
A hand-held, build-your-own dip concept—unexpected and interactive.
396 cal · 9g protein · 48 min
EasyIn-between
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Dip with Sumac Crisp Bread
Smoky baba ganoush meets tart pomegranate and crispy whole-grain chips
604 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedSnack
Burnt Chickpea & Tahini Fritter with Pomegranate-Walnut Molasses & Crispy Garlic
Golden-crusted legume cake, almost savory-sweet
1010 cal · 24g protein · 47 min
EasyBreakfast
Muhammara-Whipped Labneh Toast with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Charred red pepper spread meets strained yogurt on toasted sourdough
483 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 32 minutes. The quickest is around 15 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 362 and 1011 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
