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Grilled sunflower seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack - perfect for an evening sipping or to take with you when you go out. Roasting sunflower seeds is really easy and you can cook with or without the shells. Check out the instructions below to see how!

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Processing time: 30-40 minutes
• Total time: 45-55 minutes

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Roast the sunflower seeds in their shells

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   Place 1 cup of unshelled sunflower seeds in a bowl. Add a little more water to cover the seeds. The sunflower seeds absorb a little water so that they do not become too dry during baking.

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   Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of salt. Stir to mix salt well. Soak sunflower seeds in salt water overnight. This will give the sunflower seeds a salty taste.
   • Or, in a hurry, put the sunflower seeds and salt water in a saucepan and simmer for about an hour and a half to two hours.
   • If you don't want the sunflower seeds to be salty, you can skip this step.

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   Filter for seeds. Discard the brine and pat the seeds dry with a paper towel.

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   Preheat oven to 150ºC. Spread the sunflower seeds on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, with just a layer of seeds spread. Try not to let the seeds overlap.

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   Place the sunflower seeds in the oven. Bake the sunflower seeds for 30 to 40 minutes, until the shells are golden brown. The sunflower seed coat will have a small crack in the middle while baking. Stir the seeds from time to time to make sure they are baked evenly on both sides.

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   Enjoy and preserve. Sunflower seeds can be mixed with 1 teaspoon of butter while still hot and enjoy immediately. Or, you can let the seeds cool down on a baking tray and then store them in a sealed container. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Roast the sunflower seeds without the shells

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   Wash about 1 cup of the peeled sunflower seeds. Place the sunflower seeds in a basket and wash with cold water to remove any debris. Remove any remaining bark or large objects from the tree.

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   Place parchment paper in a baking dish or tray. Preheat oven to 150ºC.

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   Spread the sunflower seeds on a baking sheet in a thin layer. Try not to make the seeds overlap.

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   Place the sunflower seeds in the oven. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the seeds are brown and crisp. Occasionally stir the seeds so that both sides are baked evenly brown.

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   Enjoy and preserve. Enjoy hot sunflower seeds right away or wait for them to cool down before storing them in a sealed container to enjoy later.
   • If you want the sunflower seeds to taste salty, sprinkle them with salt while it's still baking.
   • You can also mix a teaspoon of butter with the still hot seeds for a delicious flavor!
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Method 3 of 3: Some suggestions when seasoning

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   Choose one of the following methods of seasoning, according to your preference:
   • Sunflower seeds are spicy. You can add a sweet and spicy taste to sunflower seeds by combining 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin (cumin), 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. a pinch of clove powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder, 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 3/4 teaspoon of dried chili powder. First, mix the peeled sunflower seeds with a beaten egg white (this will allow the spices to stick to the seeds), then add seasonings and mix well, and bake. Bake the sunflower seeds as usual.
   • Ranch seeds of sunflower flavor. Flavoring sunflower seeds with Ranch sauce is simple and makes you feel "more satisfied" with this delicious snack. Just mix 3 tablespoons of melted butter with 1.5 tablespoons of Ranch dressing. Mix so that the sunflower seeds are coated with the spices, then bake as usual.
   • Grilled sunflower seeds have a lemon flavor. The lemon-flavored sunflower seeds make a great addition to salads, pasta dishes and soups. Just mix the peeled sunflower seeds with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of agave nectar, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of bell pepper powder and 1 / 2 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil. Then roast the seeds normally.
   • Roasted sunflower seeds taste honey. This makes a great treat, perfect to accompany lunch! Simply melt 3 tablespoons of honey (which can be replaced with date syrup or agave nectar) in a low heat pan over low heat. This only takes a minute. Add 1.5 teaspoons of sunflower oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix the peeled sunflower seeds well with honey and bake as usual.
   • Sunflower seeds with salt and vinegar. If you prefer a snack with a savory treat over a sweet treat, this recipe is perfect for you! All you need to do is mix the peeled sunflower seeds with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt and bake the seeds as usual.
   • Sunflower seeds have the sweet taste and aroma of cinnamon. Adding a little cinnamon powder to sunflower seeds is easy and will also satisfy the cravings of cinnamon lovers. Just mix the sunflower seeds with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil and 1/4 teaspoon sweetener for a sweet treat without adding calories.

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   Try other simple seasoning methods. There are many flavors that you can try by combining multiple ingredients or using just one ingredient. If you're looking for a quick way to season, just add 1/4 teaspoon (teaspoon) of one of these ingredients: Cajun seasoning powder, barbecue seasoning powder, garlic powder or onion powder. You can also try sprinkling chocolate sauce over roasted sunflower seeds for a delicious, irresistible snack! advertisement

Advice

• Sprinkle tamari on sunflower seeds as well!
• You can bake sunflower seeds at 160ºC for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Sunflower seeds have about the same amount of vitamin E as olive oil.

Warning

• Note that every time you grill nuts, you lose some of their nutritional value because vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are not heat resistant. You should indulge in the taste of raw sunflower seeds from time to time.

What you need

• Baking plate or tray
• Stencils
• Bowl or pot