Breastfeeding Friendly Sunflower Seed Lemon Sauce
Bright, creamy, and packed with plant-based goodness, this blended sauce is the kind of versatile condiment that earns a permanent spot in your fridge. Sunflower seeds are a fantastic source of vitamin E, healthy fats, and minerals that support your body during the demanding season of nursing, and this recipe puts them front and center. A quick soak before blending transforms the seeds into a silky, pourable sauce that you'd never guess was completely dairy-free. Fresh lemon juice and zest keep things lively, while a touch of garlic, cumin, and optional cayenne add just enough depth to make it genuinely craveable. It comes together in a blender with no cooking required, which is a real win when you're short on time and energy. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or anything that needs a little lift — it keeps in the fridge for up to four days, so one batch goes a long way.
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6 servings
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- ½ cup water, plus more to thin
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sunflower seeds in the blender or food processor and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Let soak for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
- 2
Add the drained sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup fresh water, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, cumin, and cayenne (if using) to the blender. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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