You just carved your best award-winning jack-o-lantern design. You just went crazy with one of these 55 seasonal squash recipes. You’ve discovered the latest healthy, allergy-friendly, gourmet snack and want to give it a go yourself. Or, you’re like me, and you’ve just always wondered how to make this icon of a fall snack. Pumpkin seeds are healthy, satisfying, and fun. So, how easy are they to make, really?
Turns out, very easy. Follow these 3 simple steps and you’ll be munching on roasted pumpkin seeds in no time:
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
Pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon salt
Olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Meanwhile, rinse pumpkin seeds.
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2. Boil in salt water for about 10 minutes.
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3. Drain, spread onto a baking sheet and drizzle with some nice olive oil. Stick in oven and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy.
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You now have a beautiful batch of golden brown pumpkin seeds — these babies are great for snacking, to throw in a salad or to decorate any other holiday dish. Haven’t had enough? Here are 20 more things you can do with your leftover halloween pumpkin.
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