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Creamy Sunflower Seed Dressing
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
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Course:
Salad , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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 adds subtle heat but isn't very spicy.
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.