Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Lightly Roasted Pepitas

By lunaysol Published: October 14, 2013

Delicious seeds that are a good source of omega-6 fatty acid and iron for that matter ;)

Ingredients

• pumpkin
• spray oil
• spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder,brown sugar,cinnamon, paprika, etc)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Remove seeds from pumpkin.
2. Spread them out evenly on a paper bag and let them dry out.
3. Place the seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet, dab them with a bit of oil (and season now or after). Light roast them in oven for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with your own spices/seasoning if you haven't already. Seeds can be eaten whole or dehulled. Enjoy ^_^
5. Other Ideas:
   Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of mixed green salads.
   Grind pumpkin seeds with fresh garlic, parsley and cilantro leaves. Mix with olive oil and lemon juice for a tasty salad dressing.
   Add chopped pumpkin seeds to your favorite hot or cold cereal.
   Add pumpkin seeds to your oatmeal raisin cookie or granola recipe.
   Add to soup