Curried Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of fiber and protein + they contain nearly a dozen essential vitamins and minerals, including selenium and zinc! When coated with ghee and curry powder, which naturally has potent anti-inflammatory properties, this snack packs a nutritious punch and crunch to salads and soups. Or eat by the handful as a healthy snack!
- 1 tablespoon Simply Ghee
- 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Redmond's Real Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
Melt the ghee and add the curry, salt, pepper and maple syrup. Stir till incorporated. Add sunflower seeds and a dash of olive oil and stir till seeds are well coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out the seeds evenly. Try not to have them “bunched” together.
Place into a 300F preheated oven. In about 10 minutes take them out of the oven and stir – still making sure the seeds are evenly spread out.
Taste one (watch out they’re HOT!) and if more salt is needed, sprinkle over seeds.
Place back in oven. You will begin to smell them roasting before they burn. Can toss them another time or so to make sure they’re roasting evenly.
When golden brown, remove and place on a cooling rack. When cooled, put into a clean jar and lid. Store in fridge.
Can also add to sauteed greens or rice for added crunch.