Fructose Free Sunflower Butter Cucumber Sandwiches
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy, savory sunflower seed butter spread make for a snack or light bite that feels both fresh and satisfying. Sunflower seed butter is the star here — unsweetened and unsalted, it keeps things clean and free from the added sugars and high-fructose ingredients that can sneak into nut and seed butters at the store. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the spread without adding problematic sweeteners, while sea salt and black pepper round out the flavor beautifully. Fresh chives scattered on top give every bite a mild, oniony lift that makes these feel genuinely elegant. Because the whole thing comes together in just a few simple steps with no cooking required, it's an easy go-to when you want something that looks impressive but takes almost no effort. The optional parsley adds a pop of color and a clean herbal note that takes the presentation up a notch.
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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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