Candied Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds contain healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. At Sunflower Diner, chef Hayette Bouras dresses them up with sugar and spice to add as a crunchy accent to salads. 

Yields 5 cups 

5 cups organic sunflower seeds 

½ cup organic cane sugar 

¼ cup organic agave nectar 

1 tablespoon organic cinnamon 

½ teaspoon sea salt 

½ teaspoon organic cayenne pepper 

Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine sunflower seeds, sugar, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add agave and mix to coat seeds well. Spread onto a greased sheet pan and bake for 12–15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the pan every couple of minutes while cooling to prevent clumping.