Sunflowers produce nutritious seeds perfect for grinding into butter.
Seed butters can be spread onto toast, biscuits and sandwiches to add flavor and nutritional value. Sunflower seeds are packed with vitamin E, protein, healthy fats, iron, zinc and phytochemicals. Like peanuts, sunflower seeds can easily be ground into a smooth paste for spreading and mixing into your favorite foods. Sunflower butter makes an ideal alternative for those allergic to peanut or other nut butters.
Instructions
1. Pour your sunflower seeds into the pitcher of a food processor. Secure the lid, and pulse the seeds on low speed until you have achieved a rough, crunchy paste.
2. Open the food processor lid and add in the oil. This helps to smooth out the paste and make it easier for spreading.
3. Add a pinch of salt to the paste.
4. Replace the lid and pulse on low speed. You want to maintain some texture in the sunflower butter, so avoid blending on high speed.
5. Taste the butter. Add more salt, if desired. Place the butter into a jar, and store in the fridge.
Tags: food processor, smooth paste
