2016-09-08

Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Multiply this recipe by the volume of fresh, raw, cleaned pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • canola oil cooking spray

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Wash seeds under running water in a colander until stringy innards are removed.
  4. Put seeds, water, and salt into a saucepan.
  5. Bring water to a boil.
  6. Reduce temperature and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Drain water.
  8. Spread seeds out on baking tray.
  9. Lightly spray seeds with cooking oil, toss, then spray again.
  10. Bake until seeds are dry and browned (stir them occasionally).
  11. Remove from oven and add more salt if wanted.

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