Sunflower Pate Recipes

SUNFLOWER PATE

Steps:

• Place garlic in food processor and process well.
• Add sunflower seeds, Nama Shoyu, lemon juice, tahini, and cumin powder to processor and process until smooth.

SUNFLOWER SEED PATE IN COLLARD WRAP

Steps:

• Place sunflower seeds in a bowl and add enough water to cover; soak for 8 hours. Drain.
• Blend sunflower seeds, celery, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, black pepper, and sea salt in a food processor or blender until pate is smooth. Spread pate onto collard green leaf.

CUCUMBER SLICES WITH SMOKY SUNFLOWER SEED PâTé

Steps:

• Place sunflower seeds in a medium bowl or jar. Cover with 2 cups of water. Set aside and let soak for at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours.
• Drain and rinse sunflower seeds. Add seeds to the pitcher of a high-speed blender or (preferred) a food processor fitted with the "S" blade. Add 1/3 cup water, garlic, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons dill, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
• Set cucumber slices on a platter. Spoon pâté into a zipper bag. Snip the end off and squeeze pate onto the cucumber slices. For a more professional look, use a pastry bag affixed with your favorite tip.
• Garnish each slice with fresh dill and borage or cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.