Crunchy, healthy and easy to make, these toasted sunflower seeds are the perfect spicy, smoky snack. Enjoy them as they are or sprinkle them over salads, roasted vegetables or bake them in bread, oat bars or savoury style muffins or scones.
Ingredients (makes 2 cups):
2 cups raw, hulled sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons vegan butter (dairy can be substituted for non-vegan)
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together the chilli powder, chipotle chile pepper, ground cumin and salt until well combined – set aside.
In a large, non-stick skillet melt the butter on medium heat.
Add the sunflower seeds to the melted butter, sprinkle the spice mix evenly over them and stir continuously — still over medium heat — until they are evenly coated and just starting to turn a golden brown (approx 3-5 mins).
Leave to cool fully in the skillet (off heat) until ready to eat/use.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days but best if eaten within 2 days.
If you try this recipe, let me know in a comment how it turned out!
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This sounds like an easy recipe. I do love spicy food so I am sure I will enjoy it. Thanks for sharing!
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It’s super easy which is one of the reasons I like it so much!
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Wow, I love sunflower seeds,but I never tried to spice them. iabsolutely have to try your recipe! Sound delicious 😋
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You can try all sorts of different spice blends and tailor it to your own tastes. I love mine having a bit of a spicy kick to them!
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I like my sunflower seeds and nuts to be roasted with a little sweetness for snacking on, but I love spicy seeds for topping salads! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe. 🙂
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100%! These are really nice on a salad — adds a nice spicy crunch!
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I love crunchy seeds in general. I’ve been putting them on my breakfast yogurt recently. The spicy sunflowers seeds sounds like a great healthy snack.
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I love putting these ones in homemade bread — so yum!
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Molly, this seems to be an awesome recipe never tried would definitely give a shot this weekend. My mouthwatering after reading your article such an easy and wonderful one.
Thanks for sharing bookmarked your site and I will keep visiting for more updates😍😍
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Thank you! I hope if you do make it that you like it!
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