Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Baked Pumpkin Seeds

pumpkin seeds
Baked pumpkin seeds are the first of three recipes featured in this blog that can be made from a pumpkin like the one in the photo below. Considering the low cost of this delicious and nutritious squash, (I bought this one for $3) you should try a few dishes featuring pumpkins.

You can eat the entire seed. With a little salt, they make a great snack. They are also a good source of zinc, protein, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and phytosterols and other vitamins. They are also believed to lower cholesterol.

Ingredients:
kosher salt
1 medium to large pumpkin


Preparation:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cut the pumpkin in half.
  3. Remove all of the seeds.
  4. Spread the seeds evenly across a baking pan.
  5. Lightly salt the seeds with kosher salt.
  6. Put pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve with cold beer.
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