Roasted sunflower seeds: Flavor and texture: ... Versatility: Raw sunflower seeds are versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes, such as salads, smoothies, or homemade energy bars.

If you plan to snack on sunflower seeds and don't mind removing the shells, the unshelled variety might be a good choice. But if you'd like to use them in a recipe, buying shelled sunflower seeds is ...

Prepare the seeds for roasting by removing the shell and covering with salted water (2 quarts of water to ¼ to 2 cups salt). Then, bring them to a boil and simmer for two hours, or soak in the ...

Sunflower seeds are one of the most commonly available seeds. The sunflower plant belongs to the daisy family, and probably originated in North America: North American Indians cultivated the ...

Sunflower seeds are typically sold inside the shell and are eaten roasted or raw. Eating shelled sunflower seeds requires you to crack them open with your teeth and spit out the shell — which ...