Green Goddess Tahini Dressing: 2 tablespoons of raw tahini 1 handful of fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons of tamari sauce Water for blending (bonberi.com)
You really do need them to add that salty / umami flavor however, if you can find them locally and you tolerate soy, then you could replace them with gluten - free tamari sauce (using about 1/2 of the amount called for in the recipe + a few extra tablespoons of juice from the canned pineapple to get that salty / umami taste). (therealfoodrds.com)
Our organic, domestic sunflower seeds are dry - roasted with tamari for a delicious umami taste you'll love. (nuts.com)