Lovely Toasted Sunflower Seed Salad Topper

Elevate your salads and dishes with this irresistible **Lovely Toasted Sunflower Seed Salad Topper**, a quick and flavorful recipe that brings smoky, crunchy magic to every bite. In just 12 minutes, raw sunflower seeds are toasted to golden perfection with a luscious coating of extra virgin olive oil, a hint of maple syrup, and a bold blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. The result? A perfectly crisp, savory-sweet topping that adds depth and texture to salads, soups, grain bowls, and roasted veggies. Easy to make and store, this versatile topper is a game-changer for meal prepping or impressing guests. Add a pinch of gourmet flair to your meals with this decadent yet wholesome sunflower seed topper today!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:7 mins

Total Time:12 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the raw sunflower seeds to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to turn lightly golden and smell nutty.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil and maple syrup over the seeds. Stir well to evenly coat the seeds.

Step 4

Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper over the seeds. Stir continuously for another 4-5 minutes until the seeds are golden brown and evenly coated in the seasoning.

Step 5

Remove from heat and transfer the toasted sunflower seeds to a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely. They will crisp up as they cool.

Step 6

Once cooled, store the sunflower seed topper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Step 7

Sprinkle the topper over salads, soup, or roasted vegetables for a delicious crunch and burst of smoky, savory flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(179.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1062.4

Total Fat 92.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 589.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112.0mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1070.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.5%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 15.6%