About Roasted Sunflower Seed

Roasted Sunflower Seed refers to a snack item or an ingredient which is prepared especially during fall, in an oven. The sweet and nutty sunflower seeds are found in abundance at the end of summers, and are used widely in various recipes, and also in the form of snack. The roasted version of the sunflower seeds is very popular and tastes best as a snack item. The seeds are roasted in oven until brown and served after seasoning with salt and other spices, if desired. Also, it can be used in various other recipes like tofu burgers, seeded flatbread, roasted pumpkin salad etc.

Recipe for Roasting Sunflower Seed

Salt, water, and properly washed sunflower seeds are boiled together and simmered in a pan for around one and a half hour. The water is drained and the seeds are allowed to dry on paper towel. Thereafter, sunflower seeds are arranged on a baking sheet and the sheet is placed in a preheated oven for around half an hour until brown in color, while making sure to stir them in between. The roasted sunflower seed can be enjoyed as it is or by adding some salt to it.

A Few Popular Recipes of Roasted Sunflower Seeds

A few recipes which make use of sunflower seeds in their preparation process are discussed below:

Tofu burgers- this dish contains eggs, bread crumbs, sliced mushrooms, sunflower seeds, mustard, soy sauce, cumin seeds, salt, and olive oil as the essential ingredients.

Seeded flatbread- this is an olive oil based flatbread which is prepared from white wheat flour, sunflower seeds, mustard seeds, poppy seeds, and pepitas.

Roasted pumpkin salad- this salad contains red onions (caramelized) and rice, which are dressed with honey -kissed, and creamy and roasted sunflower seed. This colorful salad is regarded to be perfect for festivals during fall.

Poppy seed pancake- this pancake is made with poppy seeds, buttermilk, and roasted sunflower seeds, and dressed with citrus syrup, prepared with lemon and orange juice.

Nutritional Information about Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Roasted sunflower seed is considered to be a healthy ingredient which is enriched with various vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. It is believed that a single ounce of roasted sunflower seeds is enriched with 7 gram carbohydrates, 3 gram dietary fiber, 5.4 gram protein, and 163 calories. These seeds are rich in omega 6 fatty acids, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium, and selenium, hence helping to fight against damaging free radicals, maintain proper cardiac health, and improve bone strength.