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Tahini Pesto: An Informational Article

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Tahini pesto is a healthy, vegan condiment that can top pasta dishes or spread sandwiches. It’s easy to make tahini pesto at home, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
This article will go into three benefits of tahini pesto:

1) It is rich in protein. It contains about 20% of your daily needs
2) It is rich in calcium. It contains over 300mg (10%) when it comes to calcium per 100g serving
3) It is high in omega-3 fatty acids. One tablespoon provides about 30% (90-120mg) of your daily needs when it comes to omega-three fatty acids

Tahini pesto is a tahini-based sauce that can be used as a pasta topping, sandwich spread, or even on pizza. It’s easy to make and has very few ingredients. This pesto recipe includes tahini paste, garlic cloves, pine nuts (or walnuts), fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.