Monterey Cheese Dip Wsunflower Seeds Food

MONTEREY JACK CHEESE DIP WITH VERDE SALSA

Steps:

• Mix cheese with mayo and peppers until blended.
• Spread onto plate, then use back of spoon to make well in center of dip.
• Spoon salsa into well.

MONTEREY CHEESE DIP W/SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Mix together the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic.
• Bake in a 350º oven for about 20 minutes or microwave on High for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in half of the pimento, onion and sunflower nuts.
• Bake for 5 more minutes, or microwave on High for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• (Can be prepared ahead, refrigerated up to a week and reheated in oven or microwave until hot. Stir well to recombine.) Garnish with remaining ingredients, placing pimento in the center, green onion around the pimento and sunflower nuts around the edge.
• Serve with tortilla chips, preferably lightly salted, white corn chips.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI SOUP WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Saute the onion and garlic in oil with the bay leaf for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add broccoli, and broth, wine, and water. Note: if using already cooked broccoli, add in after simmering for 10 minutes to just heat.
• Bring to a boil and simmer gently, covered for 10 minutes. The broccoli should be tender but still bright green.
• Remove the bay leaf and cool slightly.
• Blend the soup in blender or food processor until completely smooth.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Return to pot and reheat gently.
• Pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the toasted sunflower seeds.

MONTEREY JACK CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except dressing.
• Add dressing and toss.
• Refrigerate 5-6 hours or overnight.
• Serve w/tortilla chips.

RAW SUNFLOWER SEED CHEESE

Steps:

• Grind sunflower seeds in a food processor and set aside.
• In a high-speed blender, combine all of the other ingredients,before adding the ground sunflower seeds in last.
• Blend until smooth!