Sunflower Seed & Garlic Spread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

Delicious Sunflower Seed & Garlic Spread for topping

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

3 min

Ready In

13 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups shelled salted sunflower seeds
	4 garlic cloves , peeled and separated
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon cumin
	1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
	2 dashes Tabasco sauce ( optional )
	more olive oil ( if it is too thick for your taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

Fat

14g

This Sunflower Seed & Garlic Spread is perfect for those looking for a healthy and tasty topping option for their meals. It can be used on toast, crackers, pita bread, or as a dip for your favorite veggies. The recipe is versatile and can be customized to your taste preferences. Enjoy the salty and spicy flavor of this homemade spread and feel good about the natural and healthy ingredients that go into it.

Instructions

1.	Toast sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden.
2.	In a food processor, add toasted sunflower seeds, garlic, olive oil, cumin, dry mustard, and Tabasco sauce.
3.	Process ingredients until mixture is creamy, consistently scraping down the sides of the bowl.
4.	If mixture is too thick, add more olive oil until it’s your desired consistency.

PROS

This Sunflower Seed & Garlic Spread is a flavorful topping that can be used on sandwiches, crackers, and vegetables.

The recipe can easily be adjusted to your desired taste, and is vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

This spread has a strong garlic flavor which may not be appealing to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sunflower seeds are a nutritious source of protein and healthy fats, and are high in vitamin E. Garlic has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, helping to support overall health.