Dips & Pate's for Kitz Crackers and Vegies

Italian Tomato Pate

1 cup soaked sunflower seeds – rinsed and drained
5-6 soaked sun-dried tomatoes – rinse and reserve water
¼ small to medium onion
1 ½ t Italian seasoning
½ t herbamere
½ t garlic granules
Sprig of fresh parsley – optional
½ to ¾ cup of tomato soak water

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Start with ½ cup of water and add more if needed.

Curry Pate

1-2 cup soaked sunflower seeds – rinsed and drained
1 carrot
1 T curry powder
½ t fresh thyme
1 t fresh rosemary
½ t celtic sea salt
1 T extra virgin olive oil

Blend all ingredients without the sunflower seeds until you have a smooth past, then add sunflower seeds and blend again until smooth and creamy. Add water if it is too thick.

Sunny Savoury Pate

1-2 cups soaked sunflower seeds – rinsed and drained
2 T tahini
½ lemon juiced
¼ onion
3 T tamari
1 t garlic granules
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 t cajun spice mix

Blend all ingredients with enough water to make a smooth pate. More water can be added to make it into a dressing.
When thoroughly blended taste and adjust the seasoning. The pate will
develop a stronger garlic taste in a few hours