Pepitas (Roasted Pumpkin or Squash Seeds)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients
- pumpkin or squash seeds
- olive or canola oil
- salt
- chili powder, garlic powder or other seasoning (optional) 
 
These crunchy little morsels make an excellent snack food and are delicious plain or spiced up. A
Halloween pumpkin or Thanksgiving squash can provide the raw materials.
 
Directions
  • Scoop the seeds and pulp from the seed cavity and rinse off the pulp.  Drain.
  • For
    each cup of seeds, add 1 tablespoon of olive or canola oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until seed
    are all coated. Add, if you wish, chili powder, garlic powder or other seasoning.
  • Spread on
    a baking sheet and bake 30 - 40 minutes at 350º F, stirring occasionally. If you have only a small
    amount to roast or want to avoid using oil, sprinkle seeds with salt and toast in a large heavy-bottomed
    skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Be watchful to prevent
    burning.
  • Serve as a snack or add to salad or soup for added crunch.


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