Golden Crunch: Savory Toasted Sunflower Seeds Recipe

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🕒 Total Time: 13 minutes
🥄 Servings: 1 cup

Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). This ensures that your oven reaches the optimal temperature for toasting the sunflower seeds to perfection.
Prepare Sunflower Seeds: If you’re opting to use oil with your sunflower seeds, mix them together in a bowl. However, if you’re only using salt, skip this step.
Spread Seeds: Spread the sunflower seeds evenly on a baking sheet. Ensure that they are in a single layer to facilitate even toasting.
Bake: Place the baking sheet with the sunflower seeds in the preheated oven. Allow them to bake for approximately 8 minutes or until they are lightly browned. It’s important to keep a close eye on them as they can brown quickly, and you don’t want them to burn.
Check Frequently: While the seeds are baking, it’s essential to check on them frequently to prevent over-browning. Gently shake the baking sheet or stir the seeds halfway through the baking process to ensure even toasting.
Season: Once the sunflower seeds are done baking and still hot, sprinkle them with salt if you haven’t mixed them with oil earlier. This step ensures that the salt adheres to the seeds properly, enhancing their flavor.
Cool and Serve: Allow the toasted sunflower seeds to cool completely before serving. Once cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed as a delicious and nutritious snack or added to salads, granola, or trail mix for an extra crunch.

These toasted sunflower seeds are not only vegan but also high in protein and fiber, making them a nutritious snack option.
You can customize the seasoning according to your preference by experimenting with different herbs and spices such as garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
Store any leftover toasted sunflower seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks to maintain their freshness and crunchiness.