Pork 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, tangy 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. Everything here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived ingredients, so there's no label-reading stress — just clean, whole-food ingredients you can feel good about. The sunflower seed butter brings a rich, nutty depth without any animal products, making it a genuinely clever swap that holds its own in both taste and texture. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, which makes it perfect for entertaining, light lunches, or an afternoon snack when you want something a little more interesting than the usual. Serve them immediately so the cucumbers stay crisp and the topping stays perfectly creamy.
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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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