Description

This sauce is slightly sweet and spicy with a prominent sesame flavor. It compliments roasted and fresh vegetables, falafel, savory fritters, and flatbreads.

Ingredients

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3 large (18 oz) Canned Roasted Red Peppers*

1/4 cup roasted or smoked garlic (or 3 cloves fresh)

1 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or paprika)

1 teaspoon Chili Powder (I use Ancho Chili Powder)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 (15 oz) can Tahini (if separated with oil on top, include the oil)

1/2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender bowl or an 8 cup pitcher (if using an immersion blender) with the tahini on top.

Blend.

Notes

*If you would like to use fresh made roasted red peppers, increase the vinegar by a little bit.

You can spice this up by adding more cayenne or using a spicy roasted pepper like poblano or anaheim.