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Tahini substitutes

Out of tahini? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Sunflower seed butter is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Sunflower seed butterbest pick

    Smooth, nutty seed paste with the same texture; nut-free.

    1:1

  2. 02
    Smooth peanut butter

    Similar oily nut paste; more peanut-forward.

    1:1

  3. 03
    Toasted sesame oil + cashew butter

    Rebuilds the roasted-sesame note in a smooth base.

    to taste

  4. 04
    Greek yogurt (in dressings)

    For creamy dressings where richness matters more than sesame.

    1:1

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.