Macadamia Free Sunflower Seed Lemon Sauce

Bright, garlicky, and silky smooth, this lemon sauce is the kind of versatile condiment that earns a permanent spot in your fridge. Raw sunflower seeds are the star here — soaked briefly to soften them, then blended high and fast until the texture turns genuinely creamy without a drop of dairy or any tree nut in sight. A generous hit of fresh lemon juice and zest keeps things lively, while cumin adds just enough warmth to make it interesting. The optional cayenne gives you a gentle kick if you want it, but the sauce is completely satisfying without it. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, use it as a dip, thin it out for a grain bowl dressing, or spoon it straight onto grilled proteins — it adapts to almost anything. Soaking the seeds first is the small step that makes a big difference, turning what might otherwise be a gritty blend into something genuinely luxurious. It keeps well for up to four days, so one quick batch covers you for most of the week.

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