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Tahini Tofu Dip

Tofu is a blank slate when it comes to flavor, but the texture is full and rich. This recipe features flavor-packed ingredients like tahini, ginger, garlic and turmeric for a tasty and texture-perfect dip. Break out the cabbage chips!

Note: Tahini always has oil floating on top. You'll add a tablespoon of the oil, and then dip down into the jar to scoop out the peanut buttery goo at the bottom.

Tahini Tofu Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra firm tofu, pressed and drained
  • 1/2 pound silken tofu, drained
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ginger sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tahini (1 tablespoon oil from top of tahini)
  • hot sauce (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 juice of one lemon
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wrap the firm tofu in paper towel and press. This will remove some of the excess moisture.
  2. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and pulse to combine. Scrape down bowl of blender with a rubber spatula and puree until very smooth.
  3. Remove dip from blender and scoop into a storage container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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