Irecently shared a novel use for peanut butter, as a replacement for tahini in hummus. Some commenters said they were relieved that they wouldn’t need to keep stale old tahini around in the cupboard anymore. But one tahini-loving reader suggested that the real problem was that everyone needs a few more ideas for how to use tahini.
Most people know tahini, a sesame seed paste with a consistency similar to peanut butter, as an ingredient in hummus and baba ghanoush and… not much else. But tahini is full of potential. It has a delicate roasted sesame flavor without the sweetness that is common to many nut and seed butters. There are plenty of ways to use tahini—so don’t let yours go to waste. Here are eight simple ideas for making the most out of the next can of tahini you purchase.
1. Dip raw veggies in it. For a simple snack, reach for tahini instead of ranch dressing next time you’re looking for a dip for crudités. Add lemon juice, salt, and a dash of pepper or hot sauce for extra flavor.
