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Homemade Halva from Tahini and Honey
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Homemade Halva from Tahini and Honey

Homemade halva from tahini and honey, with no artificial additives. A beloved Israeli dessert easily made at home.

⏱ 20 min🍽 8 servings 🌍 Israeli👩‍🍳 Afoona
⚖ Pareve🥬 Vegetarian🌾 Gluten-free
Versions:Original🌱 Vegan

👨‍🍳 Method

  1. 1
    Grind the toasted sesame in a powerful blender about 5 minutes, into a smooth paste (raw tahini).
    Blender
  2. 2
    Add the sesame oil, honey, vanilla extract and salt to the tahini and process until combined.
    BlenderorFood processor
  3. 3
    Transfer the mixture to a pan lined with parchment paper and level it.
    Baking panParchment paper
  4. 4
    Refrigerate at least 3 hours, until firm, and slice into squares.
    RefrigeratorKnife
267calories
5 gprotein
21 gcarbs
18 gfat
● protein 8%● carbs 31%● fat 61%

Per serving (55 g), of 8 servings

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⚖ About the ingredients

🔧 Tools needed (4) · 🍳 One cooking vessel

  • Blender · 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Stick blender (Less smooth, mainly for liquids) · Food processor (Less smooth with liquids)
  • Refrigerator · Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
  • Baking pan · Also works: Glass / ovenproof baking dish (None) · Disposable pan (None)
  • Knife · Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)

🧻 Consumables: Parchment paper

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