Express Toasts with Whipped Goat Cheese, Ribboned Carrot, Dates, Cumin and Sunflower Seeds

Instructions

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   1. Toast the sunflower seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Remove and mix with a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.

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   2. In the same skillet, add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and toast the bread slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden and crisp around the edges. If using an oven or toaster instead, heat it to 400 °F / 200 °C and toast the bread briefly until golden.

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   3. In a bowl, whip the goat cheese with the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until smooth and spreadable.

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   4. In another bowl, toss the carrot ribbons with the chopped dates, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, honey, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently so the carrot ribbons keep their shape.

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   5. Spread the whipped goat cheese generously over the warm toasts. Divide the carrot and date salad on top.

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   6. Finish with the toasted sunflower seeds and a little more black pepper. Serve immediately.