Nothing beats grilling outside in the warm air! Yay, it’s that time of year again!! I have been grilling for the past few weeks and trying new Spring side dishes!

This sauté is amazing ! The sunflowers add a nutty flavor to the mix!
This sauté is amazing ! The sunflower seeds add a nutty flavor to the mix!

Have you ever tried cooking with sunflower seeds? Like pine nuts, sunflower seeds have incredible health benefits! They are a great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!

Here is one of my family’s favorites!

Be careful not to overcook the broccoli! Keep the crunch!
Be careful not to overcook the broccoli! Keep the crunch!

 

Sautéed Broccoli with Sunflower Seeds

Ingredients:
1 lb. broccoli, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves pressed
1 small onion chopped
1/4 cup raw, shelled sunflower seeds
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Warm oil over low/medium heat.
Add garlic and stir. Be careful not to burn! No brown!

I think I use garlic in every recipe!!
I think I use garlic in every recipe!!

Add onions and cook until tender.
Add broccoli and sunflower seed.
Mix well to coat all.

Make sure your heat is at a low/medium temperature! You don't want to brown the broccoli just heat through and mix the flavors together.
Make sure your heat is at a low/medium temperature! You don’t want to brown the broccoli just heat through and mix the flavors together.

Add sunflower seeds salt and pepper to taste and mix well again.
Let it cook 10 minutes or until broccoli is hot but crisp!
Serve with your favorite grilled entree! Enjoy!

Ciao!