"Real pizza lovers know that marinara isn't the only sauce fit for the pie. Some good extra virgin olive oil, pesto, or even barbecue sauce can elevate pizza with the right ingredients. If you're on the hunt for something different, however, let us introduce you to tahini. Even though you may use the sauce religiously on sandwiches, grain bowls, and veggies, tahini on pizza is unlike anything you've ever had."
"Made from ground sesame seeds, tahini tastes like an earthy nut butter. Sesame seeds naturally contain oil that give the paste a creamy texture when blended, so no extra ingredients are needed to make the condiment. However, plenty of homemade and store-bought tahini feature garlic, salt, and lemon juice for an extra punch. You can opt for any tahini you like, but the ones with pungent garlic and salt give pizza the most flavorful foundation."
Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, has an earthy, nut-butter flavor and a naturally oily, creamy texture that can be blended into a silky paste. Many commercial and homemade versions include garlic, salt, and lemon for added flavor; garlic- and salt-forward tahini creates a bold pizza base. Spread an even layer of tahini on dough, then add shredded cheese and toppings before baking. Mediterranean-style toppings complement tahini well: tahini-marinated grilled chicken seasoned with sumac, mint, parsley, oregano, coriander, and garlic; or spiced beef shawarma with coriander, cloves, oregano, and cumin, plus onion-parsley salad, Persian cucumbers, and tomatoes.
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