Best Substitutes for Tahini
Other nut or seed butters can stand in for tahini’s nutty, slightly bitter richness.
Best overall swap
Sunflower seed butter
1:1A nut-free option with a similar earthy, slightly bitter flavor.
All Substitutes for Tahini
Sunflower seed butter
1:1A nut-free option with a similar earthy, slightly bitter flavor.
Peanut butter (unsweetened)
1:1Sweeter and more distinctly peanut-flavored, but works in dressings and sauces.
Almond butter
1:1Milder and slightly sweeter than tahini — good in dressings and dips.