Sunflower Seed Pate in Collard Wrap

Homemade sunflower seed pate wrapped in a collard green is a refreshing and filling vegetarian lunch that also fits into a raw food diet and paleo lifestyle.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 563 Calories

Ingredients

• water to cover
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
• ⅔ cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1 large celery rib
• 1 large clove garlic, peeled
• 1 collard green leaf, rib removed, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place sunflower seeds in a bowl and add enough water to cover; soak for 8 hours. Drain.

Step 2

Blend sunflower seeds, celery, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, black pepper, and sea salt in a food processor or blender until pate is smooth. Spread pate onto collard green leaf.