This creamy, smoky, slightly spicy sauce combines tahini with a few simple ingredients that we whisk together create a flavorful smoky chipotle dressing in less than five minutes that you’ll love adding to my Actually Tasty 25-Minute Healthy Black Bean Rice Bowls!

Overhead shot of jar with tahini dressing inside.

Friends, this chipotle sauce is about to change your life.

Okay, I might be exaggerating… but only a little bit.

It might not change your life, but it WILL completely elevate any meal you add it to, because as a Registered Dietitian, I’ve shared tons of easy salad recipes, and my secret to a good salad or bowl is… a DELICIOUS sauce!

I swear, having a few sauces that you LOVE on hand, like my 5-Minute Versatile Vegan BBQ Dipping Sauce, takes any meal from kinda boring to amazing! And this healthy vegan chipotle sauce is no exception.

Jar ion white background with tahini dressing inside and spoon resting.

One Sauce and A Million Ways To Enjoy It!

I made this easy chipotle sauce specifically to pair with my Creamy Vegan Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Salad, which basically tastes like Mexican Street Corn in a bowl, so that’s my top recommendation!

BUT, it’s also so delicious with my 30-Minute Sheet Pan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos!

Make sure you’re using the super drippy type of tahini for this recipe, NOT the dried, lumpy version. The more liquidy, the easier it is to mix in the other ingredients!

White bowl with spiced black beans and veggies inside as well as brown rice, salsa, and a creamy sauce on top

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No Tahini, No Stress

I’ve also tested this creamy chipotle tahini sauce subbing the tahini for mayo (or vegan mayo!) and the sauce is still absolutely delicious!

If you do sub for mayo, I recommend not adding water to the sauce, since that’s mostly there to thin out the tahini.

Time to Whip Up Some Sauce!

Let’s make some sauce!

Jar in white background with tahini and chili powder inside.
Step 1: Add all ingredient to a mason jar.
Jar ion white background with tahini dressing inside and spoon resting.
Step 2: Mix together until smooth!
Jar with tahini dressing inside that's orange coloured.
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5-Minute Healthy, Easy Chipotle Sauce (Made with Tahini!)

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD
This creamy, smoky, spicy sauce combines tahini with a few simple ingredients to create a flavorful sauce in just a few minutes that you'll love adding to Black Bean Bowls, as a topping for Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos or as a dipping sauce for tofu nuggets!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce, optional
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed

Equipment

  • 1 mason jar or small bowl

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a jar or small bowl and whisk together until smooth, adding more water if needed to thin out.
Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g
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