Celery Free Sunflower Butter Cucumber Sandwiches
These little open-faced bites are fresh, creamy, and satisfying in a way that feels almost too easy for how good they look. Cool cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a smooth sunflower seed butter spread brightened by fresh lemon juice and seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper. The result is a snack or appetizer that's light but genuinely filling, with a nutty richness that pairs beautifully with the crisp, watery crunch of English cucumber. Finishing with thinly sliced chives — and optional flat-leaf parsley — adds a pop of color and a gentle herby lift that makes each bite feel polished. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, this kind of recipe is a quiet win: no hidden stalks, no mirepoix-based sauces, just clean, straightforward ingredients you can verify at a glance. They come together in minutes and are best served right away, making them ideal for entertaining or a quick afternoon snack when you want something that looks like you tried harder than you did.
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4 servings
- 1 large english cucumber
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter, unsweetened and unsalted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber crosswise into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, yielding approximately 24 rounds. Arrange them in a single layer on a cutting board or serving plate.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the sunflower seed butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and evenly combined.
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