Sunflower Seed Garlic Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and nutrient-packed Sunflower Seed Garlic Spread, a dairy-free delight that's perfect for dipping, spreading, or dolloping. Featuring soaked raw sunflower seeds blended to silky perfection with garlic, olive oil, and tangy lemon juice, this recipe delivers bold flavors while remaining simple and wholesome. Ready in just minutes after soaking, it’s an easy and versatile option for vegan and gluten-free diets. Add a touch of fresh parsley for a vibrant pop of color and herbal freshness, and serve it with crackers, veggie sticks, or as a flavorful topping for sandwiches and wraps. This easy homemade spread is not only irresistibly delicious but also packed with plant-based goodness that’s ideal for entertaining or healthy snacking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw sunflower seeds
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Optional fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Place the raw sunflower seeds in a medium-sized bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften.
After soaking, drain and rinse the sunflower seeds thoroughly under cold water.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them to make blending easier.
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the soaked sunflower seeds, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, water, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or processor a few times to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice for tartness, more garlic for pungency, or more salt to boost the flavor.
If the spread is too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
If desired, stir in chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and color.
Transfer the Sunflower Seed Garlic Spread to a serving dish or an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.4 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
