Wheat Free Sunflower Butter Cucumber Sandwiches
Crisp cucumber rounds take the place of bread here, making these little bites a genuinely satisfying option for anyone navigating a wheat-free lifestyle without wanting to compromise on flavor or fun. The sunflower seed butter spread is brightened with fresh lemon juice and seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, so it tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Each round gets finished with a scatter of fresh chives and optional parsley, giving you that pop of color and herby freshness that makes a simple snack feel like something you'd find on a party platter. Because every ingredient is naturally free of wheat, there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just straightforward, clean eating. These come together in minutes and are best served right away while the cucumber is still cool and crisp against the creamy, nutty topping.
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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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