Creamy Sunflower Seed Dressing

Name: Creamy Sunflower Seed Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup raw sunflower seeds; 1 ¼ cups water; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 2 large cloves garlic; 4 teaspoons white or chickpea miso; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; rounded ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
80 kcal
Course
Salad, Condiments
Cuisine
American

Creamy Sunflower Seed Dressing

Finn Russell

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Creamy sunflower seed dressing is delicious on everything from salads and grain bowls to veggie trays and tacos! With lemon, garlic, sea salt, and miso, it's a savory and versatile sauce to have on hand.Yield: makes a little more than 2 cups; Serving size: approx. ¼ cup

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Ingredients

Servings

¾ cup raw sunflower seeds
1 ¼ cups water
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 large cloves garlic
4 teaspoons white or chickpea miso
1 tablespoon maple syrup
rounded ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional adds subtle heat but isn't very spicy.

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more miso, salt, lemon, or red pepper to taste. Add another tablespoon or two of water for a thinner consistency.
Pour into a lidded jar or container, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Don't have a high-speed blender? Soaking the seeds first can help.
Place raw sunflower seeds in a bowl. Bring some water to boiling, and pour over the seeds, just enough to cover. Let soak 30 minutes to 1 hour, drain and rinse under cold water, and proceed with the recipe.
Storage
Store dressing tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If separation occurs stir the dressing to return it to its normal creamy consistency.
Sunflower seed dressing is also freezer-friendly.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4tablespoons Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%)