Seasonal & Holidays
How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds: Halloween 101
Often overlooked, these tiny treats are packed with nutrition and are the perfect snack. Here's how to make the perfect pumpkin seeds.
Wondering what to do with all those seeds left over from carving pumpkins into spooky Halloween jack-o'-lanterns? Here's a simple recipe for baking pumpkin seeds. These nutritious snacks are loaded with potassium and packed with fiber, protein and antioxidants. So, don't throw them away!
Separate the seeds in a bowl as you clean your pumpkin. Heat the oven to 300 degrees. Rinse the seeds in cold water and strain. In a bowl, toss the seeds in just enough olive oil to coat.
Place aluminum foil over an edged baking sheet and spread seeds in a single layer. Season seeds with salt to taste. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool and enjoy. Seal leftovers in an airtight plastic container.
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Ingredients:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Olive oil
- Sea Salt
Photos courtesy Autumn Johnson/ Patch
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