Yeast Free Sunflower Butter Cucumber Sandwiches
These little open-faced bites are bright, creamy, and satisfying in a way that feels almost too easy for how good they taste. Crisp English cucumber rounds stand in for bread entirely, which means the whole thing is naturally free of leavening agents without any substitutions or workarounds needed. The sunflower seed butter gets a lift from fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper, turning it into a savory spread that's miles away from anything sweet or cloying. Fresh chives scattered on top add a mild oniony bite that ties everything together beautifully. This is the kind of snack or appetizer that disappears fast at a party, and nobody needs to know it was this simple to pull off. If you have parsley on hand, don't skip it — that little finishing touch adds a pop of color and a clean herbal note that really elevates the whole plate.
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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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