Pumpkin seeds are quite a nutritious snack. They are high in minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium, iron, zinc and copper. They are also a wonderful source of Vitamin A, B1, B2, and B3, protein, monounsaturated fat, and phytosterols. So let’s start carving our pumpkins and dig out the yummy treat inside!
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- One medium sized pumpkin
- Salt
- Olive oil
Step By Step:
1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut open the pumpkin and use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides. Separate the seeds from the stringy core. Rinse the seeds.
2 In a small saucepan, add the seeds to water, about 2 cups of water to every half cup of seeds. Add a half tablespoon of salt for every cup of water (more if you like your seeds saltier). Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
3 Spread about a tablespoon of olive oil over the bottom of a roasting pan. Spread the seeds out over the roasting pan, all in one layer. Bake on the top rack until the seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes. When browned to your satisfaction, remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a rack. Let the seeds cool to room temperature before eating.
* you can always add other seasonings like ground ginger, nutmeg, or cayenne pepper
