Tamari Sunflower Seeds
Tamari sunflower seeds are crunchy and salty with a rich umami flavour. They make for a delicious and wholesome afternoon treat. Definitely a healthier alternative to chips, chocolate and other foods high in sugar and saturated fats. Careful though… they are so addictive it is entirely plausible to devour the whole batch in one sitting – very similar to my Cinnamon Maple Cashews and Maple Chilli Walnuts!
This recipe for Tamari seeds offers versatility. Swap sunflower seeds with pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds or other favourite seed, or combine the lot. If choosing to use a variety, cook each seed type separately to ensure even toasting. They can be mixed together when cooling. Opting for a variety of seeds will also maximise the nutrient content of the snack.
Store tamari sunflower seeds in an airtight container in the pantry for up to a couple of weeks… if you can make them last that long! A snack that is ridiculously easy, super tasty and ultra nutritious is the perfect inclusion for the school or office lunchbox.
Try some tamari pepitas sprinkled on Pumpkin Soup or over Pumpkin and Feta Salad. Add tamari seeds to your trail mix. Sprinkle over Baked Mushroom Risotto. There are so many options for including these seeds into your diet.
Tamari vs Soy Sauce for the Seeds
Tamari and soy sauce can be used interchangeably in most recipes, with the primary distinction lying in the fact that while most soy sauces contain wheat, Tamari does not.
Movie nights, road trips, or just whenever you need a little pick-me-up. You’ve got a seed snack that’s not only delicious but also gluten-free, thanks to the Tamari. However, if you don’t need to use gluten-free, you can opt for soy sauce as a replacement.
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Tamari Sunflower Seeds
A rich umami flavoured snack – perfect for that afternoon slump.
4
servings5
minutes75
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Ingredients
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 tsp tamari (see Note 1)
Directions
- Heat a medium sized frypan over medium-high heat. Add the seeds and toss them every 10 seconds or so, to ensure they do not burn.
- Dry fry the seeds for approximately 1 minute or until lightly browned.
- Add the tamari to the pan and stir quickly to coat all seeds.
- Remove from heat and pour into bowl to cool. They will crisp as they cool.
- Serving
- Sprinkle over salads, soups and risotto. Or eat plain as a delicious snack.
Notes
- Note 1: You can substitute tamari with soy sauce – noting most soy sauce contains gluten.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 75kcal
- Carbohydrates: 0.4g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Fat: 6.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Sodium: 129mg