How to Roast Sunflower Seeds

An easy recipe for how to roast sunflower seeds in the oven or on the stove. Add to salads, snack mixes, and baked goods or blend into allergen-friendly sunflower seed butter.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Pantry
Cuisine American
Servings 18 servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces raw sunflower seeds (2 1/4 cups)

Instructions
 

To roast sunflower seeds in the oven:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  • Arrange sunflower seeds a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven and cool before storing covered in the pantry for 3 to 4 months. Freeze for up to 1 year.

To roast sunflower seeds on the stove:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat sunflower seeds until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and cool before storing covered in the pantry for 3 to 4 months. Freeze for up to 1 year.

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Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword sunflower seeds
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