Oats 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 taste. Cool cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a savory sunflower seed butter spread brightened by lemon juice and seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper. Chives and fresh parsley finish each round with a pop of color and herby flavor that makes the whole platter look genuinely impressive. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, this kind of snack is a breath of fresh air — no grains, no hidden fillers, just clean, whole ingredients you can actually read on the label. Sunflower seed butter does a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that rich, nutty creaminess without any of the usual grain-based binders or thickeners that can sneak into processed spreads. They come together in minutes and are perfect for a light lunch, an appetizer spread, or an afternoon snack that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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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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