Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Yield: 2 cups pumpkin seeds (roughly)

What I used:

  • 1 pumpkin (this was previously painted as a Halloween decoration)
  • 2 cups water
  • Table salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

(1) Start by cutting a hole in your pumpkin and scraping out the seeds and pulp, saving them in a colander.

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(2) Rinse and drain your seeds in a colander.  Place on a paper towel and leave in a cool, dry place for 24 hours or until completely dry.

(3) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Put 2 cups water in a medium saucepan.  Transfer seeds to a measuring cup and calculate how many half cups of seeds you have.  Add 1 Tbsp salt for each full half cup of pumpkin seeds (if you have 2 1/4 cups pumpkin seeds = 4 full half cups = 4 Tbsp salt).  Then, subtract 1 Tbsp.

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(4) Bring water to a strong simmer.  Allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Meanwhile, cover baking pan in parchment paper and drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over a baking pan.

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(5) Drain pumpkin seeds and spread evenly over oiled baking pan.  Place in the oven for 20 minutes.

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(6) Allow to cool on the pan.

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(7) Plate and enjoy!

Troubleshooting: If your seeds are too salty, thoroughly rinse them in cool water and place back in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes.

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