This creamy blend of tomatoes and sunflower seeds has a tang that is perfect for vegetable dipping.

For a nutty flavour look at this variation which uses cashews.

The chili is optional, but adds a lot to the flavour. The amount used creates a relatively mild sauce, but less would be fine. As it’s a creamy rich dip, a bit more would also work, or even a fresh chili of your choice.

Unroasted sunflowers work fine, and though it loses a bit of the richer flavour, it still tastes lovely.

Note that sun-dried tomatoes are usually sold in a salted form, as are roasted sunflower seeds, if you aren’t roasting them on your own. Check the ingredients, and if they contain salt, only add more salt to the mix later if it’s not enough already.

Happy blending!