Sunflower Chive ‘Cheese’ Cucumber Bites
Ingredients:
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4 large cucumbers
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1 cup raw sunflower seeds
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 Tbsp raw red onion, chopped
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1 large handful fresh chives, about 1/2 cup chopped, reserve about 2-3 Tbsp for sprinkling on top
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1 clove fresh garlic, chopped
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2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
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2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste
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1/2 cup water, or more as needed to get to creamy consistency
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Optional: sprinkling of sumac on top
Directions:
- Combine sunflower seeds and salt in bowl of food processor. Process for 10-20 seconds until they form a fine powder. Add remaining ingredients onion through water and process again for 1-2 minutes, until super creamy. You will likely have to scrape down the sides once or twice. Set aside.
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If desired, peel cucumber lightly in alternating rows, to create a pretty striped effect on outside. Slice into 1-1.5" pieces and set aside.
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Spread a spoonful of "cheese" on top of each cucumber and place on plate or platter. Continue until done, sprinkle with chopped chives and sumac if desired, and enjoy!