Thursday, November 20, 2014

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds


Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy snack.
For a crunchy, salty snack, try these pumpkin seeds!

Total Time: 45 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 40 min.
Yield: 6 servings, about ¼ cup each
Ingredients:
Seeds from one medium pumpkin, rinsed (about 1½ cups)
Water
½ tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp. cayenne pepper (or garlic powder, seasoning salt, or 1 Tbsp. curry powder) (to taste; optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 300° F.
2. Place seeds, water (2 cups water for every ½ cup of seeds), and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; gently boil for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Dry with paper towels.
3. Coat baking sheet with oil; spread pumpkin seeds on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until seeds are lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Tip: For flavored seeds, coat with one or more suggested spices before baking.
Beachbody Blog Calories in Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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