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Wheat-Free Sunflower Crunches

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Yields: 10 people

Ingredients:
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine sunflower, sesame and poppy seeds in a blender. Blend until combined.
3. Add oil and maple syrup, blend again until mixture resembles dough.
4. Roll dough into several long pieces and place them on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Millet with Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 people

Ingredients:
1 cup millet
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
3 cups water
Pinch of sea salt

Directions:
1. Wash and drain millet.
2. Dry-roast sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat until they smell nutty, approximately 4 minutes.
3. Bring water to boil and add millet and seeds.
4. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. When done, fluff and let sit for 10 minutes. Mix, serve and enjoy.
Notes:
• If millet is too dry for you, add more water when cooking. Or add a tablespoon of olive oil when it is done.