How To Make Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
These days, roasted pumpkin seeds are all the rage. Tastey, full of anti-oxidants, high in fiber and protein. Here's and EASY recipe to make them yourself.
Ingredients and Equipment
Pumpkin, any variety
A sharp, serrated large knife
Cookie Sheet
Vegetable Oil
Salt, pepper and general herbs
Step 1: Clean the seeds
When you are carving your pumpkin, seperate the seeds from the pumpkin flesh and strings. Wash them well(usually putting them in a big bowl of water and rubbing them between your hands is a fast way) and spread them on paper towels to dry.
Step 2: Spread the seeds on a cookie sheet & season
Spread the seeds evenly over a cookie sheet and lightly baste with melted butter, margarine or vegetable oil. There are many variations of seasonings. Here are a few:
Savory: 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce.
Lemony: 4 tablesoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon 'Mrs.Dash' or lemon pepper.
Halloweeny: 4 tablesoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon groung allspice.
Spicy: 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Natural: 1 teaspoon sea salt or other salt, 4 tablespoons melted butter.
Step 3: Roast the Seeds
Heat them in a 275 degree oven for 40-60 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on them, and stir about every ten minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot or cold.
**For a milder flavor, simmer the cleaned seeds for about an hour in salted water and fry in deep oil.
Recipe borrowed from PickYourOwn.org
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