How fine should I grind the sunflower seeds for this halva?

For the best texture, blend the shelled sunflower seeds in a food processor or blender until they resemble a very fine flour.

What's the best way to prepare the pan for the halva?

Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring it's ready to receive the halva mixture.

How do I know when the sugar syrup is ready?

Combine the sugar, water, and oil in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, and then let it boil for approximately 40 seconds before removing it from the heat.

How can I make sure my sunflower seed halva sets firmly?

After scraping the mixture into the prepared pan, flatten it with a spatula, then lay a second piece of parchment over top and press down very firmly for one to two minutes.

How should I store leftover Sunflower Seed Halva?

Once completely cooled at room temperature or in the refrigerator, store the halva in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain its firmness and freshness.

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Sunflower Seed Halva
[Vegan]

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A block of firm vegan sunflower seed halva, sliced into rectangular pieces on a plate, revealing its dense, crumbly texture.

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Ingredients You Need for Sunflower Seed Halva [Vegan]

1 1/2 cups shelled sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
2/3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
A pinch of salt

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How to Prepare Sunflower Seed Halva [Vegan]

Lining a Pan:

Line a standard loaf pan with parchment and set aside. Put sunflower seeds into a food processor or blender and blend until it's a very fine-like flour.

Making the Seed Flour and Halva:

Combine sugar, water, and oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a boil. Boil for about 40 seconds then remove from heat and add floured seeds and salt. Stir ingredients together very well and scrape into prepared pan then flatten down with spatula. Lay a second piece of parchment over top and press down firmly for a minute or two until very tightly packed.
Allow to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.