How to Toast Sunflower Seeds
Spread the sunflowers seeds out in a microwave-safe dish., Add the oil to the seeds., Microwave, uncovered, for 1 minute., Stir and continue cooking., Continue cooking the seeds in 1 minute intervals.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Spread the sunflowers seeds out in a microwave-safe dish.
A microwave-safe pie plate works well, but any microwave-safe dish that is large enough to allow you to spread the seeds out on a single layer will work.
Make sure the seeds are spread out evenly to prevent any from burning. -
Step 2: Add the oil to the seeds.
Drizzle the oil or melted butter over the seeds.
Stir the seeds with a fork, making sure that all the seeds are coated in the oil.
The oil adds flavor to the seeds and helps the seeds brown. , If you feel the need to cover the seeds to prevent oil splatters, only cover the seeds loosely with a paper towel. , After the first minute passes, stir the seeds with a fork.
Gently shake the dish to spread out the seeds and return them to a single even layer.
Continue cooking the seeds for another minute. , After each minute, stir and check the seeds once more.
The sunflower seeds are done once they appear lightly browned.
This could take anywhere from 2 to 4 minutes total. -
Step 3: Microwave
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Step 4: uncovered
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Step 5: for 1 minute.
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Step 6: Stir and continue cooking.
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Step 7: Continue cooking the seeds in 1 minute intervals.
Detailed Guide
A microwave-safe pie plate works well, but any microwave-safe dish that is large enough to allow you to spread the seeds out on a single layer will work.
Make sure the seeds are spread out evenly to prevent any from burning.
Drizzle the oil or melted butter over the seeds.
Stir the seeds with a fork, making sure that all the seeds are coated in the oil.
The oil adds flavor to the seeds and helps the seeds brown. , If you feel the need to cover the seeds to prevent oil splatters, only cover the seeds loosely with a paper towel. , After the first minute passes, stir the seeds with a fork.
Gently shake the dish to spread out the seeds and return them to a single even layer.
Continue cooking the seeds for another minute. , After each minute, stir and check the seeds once more.
The sunflower seeds are done once they appear lightly browned.
This could take anywhere from 2 to 4 minutes total.
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