220 sesame seed recipes

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Rainbow trout teriyaki broiled in 5 minutes after a quick soy-ginger-garlic marinade. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for fast Asian-inspired weeknight fish.

Vegetable and tofu triangles wrap grated carrots, zucchini, spinach, crumbled tofu, and cheddar in crisp pastry. A vegetarian hand pie that freezes well for lunches.

Homemade crispy breadsticks made with quick bread mix and cornmeal, rolled in sesame or poppy seeds. Snappy, golden, and ready in 40 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Baked eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a smooth vegan pate. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and cayenne, served cold with pita bread.

Blanched broccoli dressed with sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. A simple Asian-style side dish served at room temperature in under 20 minutes.

Korean-style cucumber salad (oi-muchim) with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, cayenne, and lemon juice. Crisp, spicy, and refreshing as a banchan side dish.

Smoky baba ganoush-style aubergine and sesame pate with tahini, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. A creamy, vegan Greek appetizer served cold with warm pita bread.

Hijiki nimono simmers nutrient-rich hijiki seaweed with carrots, tofu, age, and green beans in dashi, soy, sake, and mirin. Traditional Japanese home-cooking side dish in 30 minutes.

This is a delicious, easy to prepare recipe. I will definitely make it again, it's absolutely perfect just the way it is!

Whole mushrooms dipped in seasoned egg and coated in sesame seeds, then baked until golden and crunchy. A simple, nutty appetizer with just five ingredients.

Sesame buns shape basic bread dough into 8 round burger or sandwich buns, brushed with egg white wash and topped with sesame seeds for that classic bakery finish.

Korean-style marinated mung bean sprouts (sukju namul) with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, garlic, and green onions. A crunchy, nutty side dish ready in under 20 minutes.

Pan-fried sesame fish with toasted sesame seeds, fresh lemon, and basil. Works with perch, cod, trout, or flounder for a quick weeknight dinner.

Korean bulgogi-style marinade with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. Works on beef short ribs, steak, or chicken for grilling.

Korean-style steamed napa cabbage (ho baechu) tossed with sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and meat sauce. A quick, fragrant banchan side dish ready in 30 minutes.