Name: Sunflower Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Ingredients: 2 cups warm water; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 2 T nutritional yeast flakes; 2 T cornstarch; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1 tsp onion powder; 2-3 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp rubbed sage; 1/2 tsp basil; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp salt or salt substitute

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One of my favorite signs of summer are bright sunflowers growing in a colorful bed of flowers. In the fall, they are a feeding station for many birds that come to my garden. I can understand why. Sunflower seeds are a power-packed food that I like to use on my own table. One way I like to use them is this creamy sunflower gravy.

They are definitely on my list for foods that love me back. One reason is they are loaded with vitamin E which has so many great benefits. It has significant anti-inflammatory effects which helps reduce symptoms for asthma, arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid), conditions where free radicals and inflammation play a big role. Vitamin E has also been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer, help decrease the severity and frequency of hot flashes in women going through menopause, and help reduce the development of diabetic complications. This mighty vitamin is also great medicine in preventing heart disease (by preventing the oxidation of cholesterol in the body).

So sunflower seeds are part of my health plan for me and my family. I like to serve Sunflower Gravy with whole grains like quinoa and brown rice, over a baked potato (sweet potatoes are my favorite) and sometimes over a bean burger or veggie meatballs. It’s quick to make in your blender and only takes minutes to thicken on your stovetop. Today, I’m using Sunflower Gravy to make a garden stroganoff over quinoa. Delicious and a great way to eat well and live well naturally!

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Sunflower Gravy

A creamy gravy made with sunflower seeds and fragrant herbs

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time9

Course: Gravy

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 cups

Author: Sue Gilmore

Ingredients

2 cups warm water
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
2 T nutritional yeast flakes
2 T cornstarch
1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp onion powder
2-3 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp rubbed sage
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt or salt substitute

Instructions

Add 1 cup warm water and the sunflower seeds in your blender and start processing. Add in the yeast flakes and cornstarch, followed by the rest of the ingredients, minus the remaining cup of water. Whiz untll smooth and creamy, adding in as much of the last cup of water as your blender can hold without spilling over. Pour in the gravy into a medium size saucepan; cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally until the gravy thickens. This should only take about 4-5 minutes. Serve hot over brown rice, quinoa, a baked potato and more.