Caryn Jeanne Carruthers
Creamy Plant-Based Tahini Alfredo Dip
This smooth, tangy, creamy alfredo sauce makes a great dip for crudités or a deliciously smooth pasta sauce.
November 4, 2025
Removing the husks from the seeds helps make this alfredo sauce from the Smorgasbowl cookbook extra smooth, so it’s worth the extra effort.
What you need:
2 cups raw sunflower kernels, soaked for at least 6 hours
¼ cup tahini
2 garlic cloves
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
½ cup water
½ cup olive oil
What you do:
- Into a medium bowl, add sunflower kernels. Remove husks from kernels by rubbing vigorously between hands before tipping bowl slightly over a sink and running water over seeds, allowing water to overflow and take husks with it.
- Into a high-speed blender, add all ingredients and blend until very smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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