Raw BBQ Sunflower Salad/Sandwich

This sweet & savory sunflower seed mixture is great on top of a salad or as a plant-based and raw version of the classic pulled pork sandwich.

These tiny seeds are a great source of a variety of vitamins and minerals, plant-based protein,  fiber,  inflammation fighting antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. In ¼ cup of sunflower seeds, you could be nourishing your body with:

•      190 calories
•      16 g fat
•      6 g protein
•      4 g fiber
•      82% of Vitamin E
•      70% DV of copper
•      43% Vitamin B₁, Thiamine
•      34% of manganese
•      34% of selenium
•      33% of phosphorus
•      28% of magnesium
•      28% of Vitamin B₆
•      20% of folate
•      18% of Vitamin B₃, Niacin

All you need is around 1 cup of raw sunflower seeds, your favorite BBQ sauce, relish, onion, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.

How to make:

1. soak your sunflower seeds in water for at least 4 hours
2. after soaking, rinse and pour into a food processor
3. add about 1/4 cup water, BBQ sauce, 1/4 chopped onion, relish and spices to taste
4. blend until you reach a smooth consistency; water may be added a Tbsp. at a time to help smooth the mixture
5. store in the refrigerator for several days and enjoy what is sure to be a new lunch favorite!