Healthy Recipes using White Hulled Sesame Seed
Sesame-Crusted Avocado Toast
A nutritious twist on classic avocado toast, topped with a crunchy sesame seed crust for added flavor and texture.
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons white hulled sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toast the whole grain bread until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado on the toasted bread and sprinkle with white hulled sesame seeds before serving.
Sesame Seed Energy Bites
These no-bake energy bites are packed with nutrients and perfect for a quick snack or pre-workout boost.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup white hulled sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, and white hulled sesame seeds.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
Sesame-Citrus Quinoa Salad
A refreshing salad combining quinoa, citrus fruits, and a sesame dressing for a light and healthy meal.
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- 2 tablespoons white hulled sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, orange, grapefruit, and white hulled sesame seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Spicy Sesame Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy roasted chickpeas coated in a spicy sesame seasoning, perfect for a healthy snack or salad topping.
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white hulled sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, white hulled sesame seeds, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
Creamy Sesame Dressing
A rich and creamy dressing made with tahini and white hulled sesame seeds, perfect for salads or dipping.
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons white hulled sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Water to thin
- In a bowl, combine tahini, white hulled sesame seeds, lemon juice, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Whisk together, adding water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve over salads or as a dip for vegetables.
Sesame Seed and Spinach Smoothie
A nutrient-rich smoothie blending spinach and white hulled sesame seeds for a healthy breakfast or snack.
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon white hulled sesame seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- In a blender, combine spinach, banana, white hulled sesame seeds, almond milk, and honey.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Sesame Seed Crusted Salmon
A delicious and healthy salmon dish with a crunchy sesame seed crust, served with steamed vegetables.
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons white hulled sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Press white hulled sesame seeds onto the top of each fillet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Sesame Seed Granola
A crunchy and wholesome granola packed with oats, nuts, and white hulled sesame seeds, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup white hulled sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, honey, melted coconut oil, white hulled sesame seeds, and cinnamon.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
Sesame Seed Hummus
A creamy and flavorful hummus made with tahini and white hulled sesame seeds, perfect for dipping or spreading.
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons white hulled sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, white hulled sesame seeds, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, adding water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Serve drizzled with olive oil and enjoy with pita or vegetables.
Sesame Seed and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A colorful and healthy stir-fry featuring a variety of vegetables and a sesame seed garnish for added crunch.
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white hulled sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add mixed vegetables and ginger, and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in soy sauce and sprinkle with white hulled sesame seeds before serving.