SophisticatedSnack
Charred Beet & Black Sesame Halva Rounds with Pomegranate-Walnut Crunch
Nutty, earthy sesame fudge layered with caramelised beetroot and studded with pomegranate
1016 cal · 20g protein · 45 min
Ingredient · 103 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.
Sophisticated
EasySnack
Injera Crisps with Spiced Chickpea Dip
Torn flatbread toasted until crispy, served with quick-roasted garlic-cumin hummus
521 cal · 15g protein · 11 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Chickpea Topping
Smoky purée, tart molasses, crunchy legume garnish
237 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Beet Purée & Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze
Nutty roasted-green-wheat patties, earthy beet, bright tart molasses
680 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi Salad with Burnt Eggplant Purée & Walnut Dukkah
Warm cheese, smoky baba ghanoush, crunchy herb-spice blend
1105 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
IntermediateIn-between
Sesame & Sumac Crackers with Whipped Almond Dip & Charred Dates
Crispy seed crackers with warm, spiced almond purée and caramelized fruit
1102 cal · 30g protein · 24 min
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Granola Cups
Crunchy, spiced, naturally sweet hand snack
329 cal · 12g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Teff Flatbread with Roasted Beet Hummus & Charred Lemon-Herb Oil
Crispy Ethiopian flatbread, creamy beet dip, finishing oil with preserved lemon
816 cal · 18g protein · 70 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Almond & Date Energy Balls with Sea Salt Flakes
no-bake bites: dates, almonds, tahini, cardamom
117 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
IntermediateDessert
Chocolate and Black Sesame Mousse with Crispy Tortilla Tuile
Rich, nutty, with a textural surprise
815 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedLunch
Eggplant Miso & Sesame Charcoal Noodle Salad with Anchovy Oil & Burnt Yuzu
Silky charcoal soba with smoky miso-glazed eggplant, bright-dark seasoning
923 cal · 26g protein · 58 min
EasyAppetizer
Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion Oil
Crispy Ethiopian bread and creamy lentil purée
362 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Shiro Crust Beet & Lentil Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons
Creamy sesame-roasted beets meet herbed lentils and crunchy chickpea croutons
562 cal · 23g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Charred Eggplant and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini
Smoky aubergine, spiced chickpeas, and whipped tahini dressing
586 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Hwanggu Guksu with Charred Peach & Sesame Broth
Cold Korean noodles in a delicate peach and ginger consommé
550 cal · 10g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried eggplant rounds with cooling yogurt and umami drizzle
847 cal · 19g protein · 37 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cumin-Roasted Carrot & Harissa Hummus
Charred sweet carrots with spiced chickpea cream
403 cal · 10g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred eggplant purée with pomegranate molasses, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and crispy shallot oil.
520 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Lamb Carpaccio with Charred Eggplant Purée, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
Raw meets cooked, creamy meets bright—a composed Turkish study in contrast
725 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & White Miso Dip with Toasted Pita Chips
Smoky, umami-rich eggplant purée with white miso and sesame oil—a diner-inspired dip with real depth.
606 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant & Tahini Fritters with Burnt Lemon Emulsion
Battered, golden fritters with a silky sesame sauce and charred citrus punch.
639 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
IntermediateIn-between
Toasted Walnut & Date Energy Bite
No-cook Medjool dates and walnuts bound in cocoa and sesame
563 cal · 11g protein · 12 min
SophisticatedSnack
Muhammara-Stuffed Roasted Figs with Whipped Labneh & Pistachios
Sweet, spiced, cool and crunchy—a composed afternoon bite
742 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 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 284 and 960 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.
