Before you throw out the guts of that jack-o'-lantern you've carved, try this basic, healthy recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds.
Pumpkin seeds are loaded with nutrients. They're high in both plant sterols, which may help lower cholesterol, and phytochemicals, which promote prostate health. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, potassium, and magnesium. Try them alone, toss over a salad, or get creative.
To see the recipe and get ideas on how to spice 'em up, read more.
original recipe
Remove pulp by rinsing the seeds through a strainer, and make sure they are dry before roasting.
Liven up this basic recipe by tossing the seeds with additional herbs and seasonings. Use about one tablespoon of seasoning for every two cups of roasted pumpkin seeds, but you can adjust to taste. For a twist, try adding these seasonings to the basic recipe:
- Barbecue seasonings
- Curry spices
- Cinnamon, ginger, and sugar
- Garlic powder and cayenne pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Brown sugar, chili powder, and nutmeg
Ingredients
2 cups pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons canola oil
Salt to taste
Optional seasonings to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with canola oil and salt. (At this stage also add any additional seasonings to the mix)
- Spread pumpkin seeds evenly onto a baking sheet in one layer.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the seeds are crisp, stirring every few minutes.
- Remove from the oven and if desired, re-season to taste.
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Yum! I love pumpkin seeds
1I used to LOVE pumpkin seeds. I always looked forward to my mom roasting them as a child. Then I ate too much and was sick for several days. Now I avoid them. Just looking at the picture made my stomach churn
So sad.
2Olive oil and salt is all I need.
3Adult pumpking seeds; Soak seeds overnight in enough anisette to cover seeds. Remove before baking. Very lightly salt to taste. Bake. Sweet and salty,and no worries about alcohol absorption.
4yeah, I usually just use olive oil and salt. But, great idea! I love it when Halloween comes around since it's roasting pumpkin seeds time for us adults (beside taking our kid around for trick or treating)!
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