the essentials / recipes, snacksLauren FootOctober 20, 2018fall, fall recipes, pumpkin, halloween, halloween recipes, pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seedsComment

ROASTING PUMPKIN SEEDS

the essentials / recipes, snacksLauren FootOctober 20, 2018fall, fall recipes, pumpkin, halloween, halloween recipes, pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seedsComment

RECIPES

ROASTING PUMPKIN SEEDS

This is a nostalgic recipe for me and one that seemed perfect to share with all of the pumpkin’s that are currently showing up in my instagram feed. Halloween is just around the corner, which means most of us are going to have a lot of pumpkin seeds around the house, so why not turn them into a delicious and nostalgic snack. In our household, my mom would always get my brother, dad and I to help her roast the pumpkin seeds. If you have any ideas of how to eat pumpkin seeds, share them in the comments below!

NUTRITION

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PUMPKIN SEEDS

They have more than 5 grams each of fibre and protein. Nearly 1/3 of an adults recommended intake of zinc, a mineral crucial to immune system function. They also have vitamin A and small amounts of other minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. They have relatively low calories and fat in comparison to other seeds and nuts. They are heart-healthy because they contain phytosterols, chemical compounds that inhibit the body’s ability to absorb cholesterol.

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RECIPE

ROASTING PUMPKIN SEEDS

ingredients

1 large pumpkin

cooking oil: canola, coconut, avocado, olive oil

salt

DIRECTIONS

step one

Scoop and clean the seeds.

Heat your oven to 300°F. Cut the squash according to how you are going to use it. Scoop the seeds from the cavity and place in a strainer. Remove all the bits of squash and strings. Place the strainer under cool running water and remove any additional squash and strings. Shake the colander to remove as much water as possible.

step two

Boil the seeds.

Put the cleaned seeds in a medium saucepan. For each cup of seeds, add two cups of water and two tablespoons of salt. Add a drop of olive oil as well. Bring the seeds to a boil, then let them simmer for about ten minutes.

step tHREE

Dry the seeds.

Pat the seeds dry with a clean towel.

step FOUR

Oil and salt the seeds.

Place the seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with a small amount of oil, approximately 1 teaspoon for 3/4 cup of seeds. Season with salt and pepper. I like to use himalayan pink salt.

step FIVE

Toss and bake the seeds.

Toss the seeds until they are evenly coated with oil and salt. Spread them out on a baking sheet so that they are in a single layer. Roast until the seeds are just starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir after 10 minutes to ensure the seeds bake evenly.