How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

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Pepitas (Roasted Pumpkin or Squash Seeds)


Preheat oven to 300º F. Separate the seeds from the pumpkin strings. Thoroughly wash the pumpkin seeds.	Per 1 cup of clean pumpkin seeds, you will need: 1 Tbsp. of vegetable oil and ½ to 1 tsp. of salt (adjust to your taste).

Cover seeds with oil and mix well.	Spread oiled seeds in a single layer onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Sprinkle desired amount of salt onto seeds. Experiment with your favorite seasoning salts.	Place pumpkin seeds in preheated 300º F oven until browned, approximately 45 - 55 minutes. Stir/shake in 5-10 minute intervals to prevent burning.

Microwave Pumpkin Seeds

When short on time, microwave pumpkin seeds. In a microwave safe ceramic/glass dish, mix 1 cup of pumpkin seeds and up to 1 Tbsp. of vegetable oil. Toast in microwave for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir. Continue to toast in increments of 1 minute, stirring in between, until desired crispness. Add salt to taste.

Storing Pumpkin Seeds

If pumpkin seeds are not consumed within 1-2 days, refrigerate in an air tight container. When refrigerated, expect the seeds to last for one to two months at peak freshness.

Pepitas

Ingredients:

- Pumpkin or squash seeds

- Olive or canola oil

- Salt

- Chili powder, garlic powder
or other seasoning (optional)

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 350, 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.

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Microwave Pumpkin Seeds

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