Honey 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. The sunflower seed butter gets brightened up with a squeeze of lemon juice and seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper, turning into a savory spread that's miles away from anything sweet or cloying. Many store-bought nut and seed butters sneak in honey or other sweeteners, so using an unsweetened, unsalted variety here keeps every bite clean and completely free of added sugars. Crisp English cucumber rounds act as the perfect vehicle — cool, hydrating, and sturdy enough to hold a generous spoonful of the spread without flopping. A shower of thinly sliced chives (and fresh parsley if you're feeling it) adds a pop of color and a mild herby finish that pulls the whole thing together. These come together in minutes and are ideal for snacking, entertaining, or packing into a lunchbox when you want something light but genuinely flavorful.
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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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