Garlicky Tahini Sauce

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• generous pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup water
• coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
2. Whisk in the water until you have a smooth, blended sauce.
3. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

Note: Try this over a lamb dish or any steamed vegetable to give the dish a more exotic flair.