Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

When you are carving your Jack-o-Lantern this Halloween, be sure to save the seeds. Roasted pumpkin seeds are delicious and nutritious. Here are several recipe variations for pumpkin seeds that the whole family can enjoy.

These recipes are courtesy of allrecipes.com

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

1. Using a colander, rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and strings. (This is easiest just after you’ve removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.)
2. Pour onto large cookie sheet and let dry overnight, or for 24 hours.
3. Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet, stirring to coat. If you prefer, omit the oil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted, about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes.
5. Let cool completely and store in an air-tight container.

Plain Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

2 teaspoons butter, melted

1 pinch salt

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C)
2. Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
2. Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish. Be sure that seeds are single layer and not all bunched up.
3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Salt

Vegetable oil cooking spray

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease a cookie sheet and spread the seeds out in an even layer. Lightly sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
3. Bake for about 5 minutes, then stir the seeds. Season with salt and cinnamon again. Continue baking, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until seeds are toasted.

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