Sunflower seeds get all the attention, so you may be surprised to learn that almost the entire sunflower plant can be eaten one way or another. This nutritious plant can serve as a good emergency food, eaten raw or boiled like greens.
Sunflower seeds, like most edible seeds, can be eaten raw or roasted. Rich in fats, the seeds can be ground into a powder and mixed with flour to make a delicious bread. Seeds can be used for sprouting, eaten raw in a salad, or enjoyed on their own as a simple snack. Young flower buds can be steamed and served like globe artichokes. The leaf petioles can be boiled and mixed in with other vegetables. Flower petals, leaves and roots can all be used to make tea.
