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Tahini and Crudités Appetizer

Seed and nut butters—like tahini, which is made from sesame seeds—served with raw veggies make a great appetizer that's ready in a matter of minutes!

Tahini and Crudités Appetizer Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1 TBS tahini
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices
  • 1/2 cup zucchini slices
  • 1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers

Directions:

Slice vegetables and serve with tahini.

Serves 1

Nutritional Profile

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Tahini and Crudites
1.00 serving
375.00 grams
154.80 calories
NutrientAmount%DVNutrient
Density
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
vitamin C255.39 mg425.649.5excellent
vitamin A4265.25 IU85.39.9excellent
molybdenum26.40 mcg35.24.1very good
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)0.68 mg34.04.0very good
vitamin B1 (thiamin)0.39 mg26.03.0good
potassium809.25 mg23.12.7good
manganese0.44 mg22.02.6good
phosphorus219.30 mg21.92.5good
folate86.70 mcg21.72.5good
dietary fiber5.36 g21.42.5good
vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.32 mg18.82.2good
copper0.36 mg18.02.1good
magnesium62.25 mg15.61.8good
vitamin B3 (niacin)2.87 mg14.31.7good
vitamin K11.04 mcg13.81.6good
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
Rule
excellentDV>=75%ORDensity>=7.6ANDDV>=10%
very goodDV>=50%ORDensity>=3.4ANDDV>=5%
goodDV>=25%ORDensity>=1.5ANDDV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Tahini and Crudités Appetizer