Creamy Sunflower Curry Sauce

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Summary

Using sunflower seeds to make a creamy base is a great way to get vitamin E, selenium, plant-based protein, and fiber in a simple spread. Adding curry powder (a combination of spices that may include cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger, and garlic) not only makes for a flavorful blend, but they each pack their own powerful nutritional punch. Soak the seeds ahead of time to whip this up in a flash!

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins

Ingredients

 ½ cup sunflower seeds (raw, unsalted)
 1 cup water (hot)
 ¾ cup coconut milk (light, BPA-free can)
 ½ cup water
 1 tbsp curry powder
 2 cloves garlic (small)
 1 tbsp lime (juice)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, pour the hot water over the raw sunflower seeds. Cover and let sit for two hours.

2

Drain well.

3

In a food processor, add the sunflower seeds, coconut milk, ½ cup water, curry powder, garlic, lime, and salt (if using) and blend until creamy.

4

Taste for additional seasoning of your choice (more salt, lime, or curry powder).

5

Use on top of the Chickpea and Potato Samosa Burgers (recipe in notes plus see other ideas below!).

Chef's Notes

Chickpea and Potato Samosa Burgers
Recipe can be found here.

How to enjoy
Add on top of veggie burgers.

Use as a vegetable dip.

Add to a sandwich or wrap.

Add on top of Indian-spiced tacos.

Use it on grain bowls.

Top rice, vegetables, and tofu dishes with it.

Ingredients

 ½ cup sunflower seeds (raw, unsalted)
 1 cup water (hot)
 ¾ cup coconut milk (light, BPA-free can)
 ½ cup water
 1 tbsp curry powder
 2 cloves garlic (small)
 1 tbsp lime (juice)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, pour the hot water over the raw sunflower seeds. Cover and let sit for two hours.

2

Drain well.

3

In a food processor, add the sunflower seeds, coconut milk, ½ cup water, curry powder, garlic, lime, and salt (if using) and blend until creamy.

4

Taste for additional seasoning of your choice (more salt, lime, or curry powder).

5

Use on top of the Chickpea and Potato Samosa Burgers (recipe in notes plus see other ideas below!).

Creamy Sunflower Curry Sauce