Making tahini is an easy way to get a healthy chip dip or meal topper. This recipe is very flexible and can be modified very easily.

Serving Size: 1-2 servings

Ingredients

Heat a large skillet or frying pan on low-medium heat.
Take your cup of sesame seeds and pour them in when the frying pan has some heat to it. Use a spoon to constantly stir the sesame seeds.
Keep stirring!! Especially make sure to move the bottom layer of sesame seeds. The sesame seeds will start to release a heavenly aroma and turn a little yellow/brown similar to a popcorn kernel color.
If you hear popping or start to see a lot of brown/dark brown seeds, the temperature is too high!!
Stir for 5-7 minutes until a large percentage has turned that popcorn kernel color (light brown/gold). Put on to a plate and let it cool on a counter.

Once cooled, pour the sesame seeds into a food processor. Process the seeds for around 30-40 seconds until you get a thick paste of sesame seeds.
Add your spices and oil! BE CREATIVE! Garlic, onion, and a number of other spices are highly recommended for your own custom recipe.
NOTE* I use 4 tablespoons of olive oil to create a thicker tahini (almost a peanut butter consistency). This is a personal preference but you can add more olive oil or lemon juice to thin out the tahini.
Squeeze the lemon wedge over your tahini, use a spoon to push any sesame seed residue off the sides of the processor, and process for another 30 seconds-60 seconds until a creamy, smooth blend is observed.
Salt to taste