How Should Pumpkin Seeds Be Properly Roasted?
Here is a basic recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds: Remove pulp by rinsing the seeds through a strainer, and make sure they are dry before roasting. Liven up this basic recipe by tossing the seeds with additional herbs and seasonings. Use about one tablespoon of seasoning for every two cups of roasted pumpkin seeds, but you can adjust to taste. For a twist, try adding these seasonings to the basic recipe: * Barbecue seasonings * Curry spices * Cinnamon, ginger, and sugar * Garlic powder and cayenne pepper * Parmesan cheese * Brown sugar, chili powder, and nutmeg Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin seeds 2 teaspoons canola oil Salt to taste Optional seasonings to taste Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with canola oil and salt. (At this stage also add any additional seasonings to the mix) 3. Spread pumpkin seeds evenly onto a baking sheet in one layer. 4. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the seeds are crisp, stirring every few minutes. 5. Remove from
How to Make Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! These days, roasted pumpkins seeds are all the rage. Tasty, full of anti-oxidants, high in fiber and protein, gourmet shops and health food stores stock them. Here’s an EASY recipe to make them yourself! Directions for Making Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients and Equipment * pumpkin (see step 1) * a sharp, serrated large knife * Cookie sheet * vegetable oil * salt pepper, general herbs Recipe and Directions Step 1 – Clean the seeds When you are carving your pumpkin, separate the seeds from the pumpkin flesh and strings. Wash them well (usually putting then in a big bowl of water and rubbing them between your hands is a fast way to clean them) and let them drain in a strainer for about 30 minutes, then spread them out on a baking pan. Now just use a hair dryer to dry them quickly! It is also time to start preheating the oven. Turn it on and set it to 275 F (135 C, for those in Europe) Step 2 – Spread the seeds on a cookie sheet and season them
Don’t throw away your pumpkin seeds after carving your Halloween pumpkins into a jack-o-lantern! Rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and strings. (This is easiest just after you’ve removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.) Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet, stirring to coat. If you prefer, omit the oil and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted, about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes. Let cool and store in an air-tight container.
