Paraben Free Sunflower Butter Cucumber Sandwiches
These little open-faced bites are fresh, creamy, and surprisingly satisfying — the kind of snack that disappears from a platter before you even sit down. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a smooth sunflower seed butter spread brightened by fresh lemon juice, then finished with a scatter of chives and optional parsley for a pop of color and herby flavor. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you sidestep the preservatives and synthetic additives that sneak into so many packaged spreads and processed snack foods. Sunflower seed butter does a beautiful job standing in for nut-based spreads, delivering that rich, slightly nutty creaminess without any of the usual label-reading anxiety. The lemon juice keeps the spread light and tangy rather than heavy, and the fresh herbs make the whole thing feel like something you'd find at a garden party. Assembly takes just minutes and requires no cooking at all, which means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying what you made.
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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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