Legume Free Sunflower Butter Cucumber Sandwiches
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy, herby spread make for one of the most refreshing bites you can put together without turning on the oven. The base here is sunflower seed butter — smooth, nutty, and completely free from the legume family — so it delivers that rich, satisfying quality you'd want from a spread without any of the usual concerns around peanuts or soy. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing, while chives and optional parsley add a pop of color and a savory, garden-fresh finish. These come together in minutes: slice, stir, spread, and serve. They're elegant enough for a party platter but easy enough for a weekday snack when you just need something light and real. The fact that every ingredient is straightforward and whole makes it genuinely simple to verify what's in your food — no label-reading anxiety required.
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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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