Tahini Sauce

Name: Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 2-4 tablespoons warm water (as needed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon); Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)