Candied Sunflower Seeds

 

Sunflower seeds contain healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. At Sunflower Diner, chef Hayette Bouras dresses them up with sugar and spice to add as a crunchy accent to salads.

 

5 C. organic sunflower seeds

½ cup organic cane sugar

¼ cup organic agave nectar

1 T. organic cinnamon

½ tsp. sea salt

½ tsp. organic cayenne pepper

 

Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine sunflower seeds, sugar, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add agave and mix to coat seeds well. Spread onto a greased sheet pan and bake for 12–15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the pan every couple of minutes while cooling to prevent clumping.