Got pumpkins?
Perhaps a few small ones destined for fresh pumpkin pie? Or maybe a great big one, awaiting its jack-o-lantern fate?
Whatever the case, save those seeds! Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, make a delicious and incredibly nutritious snack. Follow this simple step-by-step guide on how to roast your fresh pumpkin seeds.
Step 1: Use a spoon to scoop seeds from the pumpkin.
Step 2: Rinse the seeds under cool running water, while removing any stringy, orange pulp.
Step 3: Dry the seeds on a paper towel.
Step 4: Spread the seeds onto a baking sheet. Drizzle the seeds with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Move the seeds around to evenly distribute the oil and seasonings.
Step 5: Bake for about 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
Enjoy!
You can have fun with the seasonings for your seeds. I prefer basic salt and pepper pepitas, but you may enjoy cinnamon sugar, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, or even chile flavored seeds!
The Gourmand Mom 