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Pepitas Roasted Pumpkin or Squash Seeds Recipe

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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.

Pepitas (Roasted Pumpkin or Squash Seeds) Recipe (+)

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.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

		pumpkin or squash seeds
		olive or canola oil
		salt
		chili powder, garlic powder or other seasoning (optional)

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