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Monday, August 31, 2009

Sunflower "Chicken" Salad

Ok, so here goes the yo yo again. This time we are inspired by our friends and neighbors. Yes, they are almost 10 years younger than us and hiked the AT. But, alas we are inspired. Vegan they say. Hugh? Vegan really? Well let's just say the Babers and I can barely make it through it week with out falling off of the wagon. So here we go with our take on vegetarian :) Nice compromise.

8 oz dry unsalted shelled sunflower seed
3 tablespoons Veggie Mayo (we tried Nasoya pretty good)
1/2 cup jumbo mixed raisins
1/8 cup diced yellow onions
1/8 cup diced celery
salt and pepper to taste.

Soak the sunflower seeds in water for about 24 hrs. The seeds will split and separate from the skin. They may even begin to sprout. Once they are desired tenderness strain and put into food processor. Chop until meat like texture. Mix sunflowers seeds with the remaining ingredients. We had ours on a vegan multi gran flat bread with lettuce and cucumbers. Yum!