Pumpkin seeds are an example of an edible food item that we often discard. Save those seeds this year when you carve the Jack-o-lantern and turn them into a delicious snack that everyone in your family will love!
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients:
Pumpkin or other winter squash seeds, however many you can save
Olive oil or grapeseed oil
Sea salt to taste
Directions
1. Place the seeds in a colander and rinse thoroughly, removing any clinging pulp with your fingers.
2. Lay the wet seeds on a dry dishtowel or paper towels to dry before roasting.
3. Toss with a few teaspoons (or tablespoons, depending on how many seeds you have – you want enough oil to coat all the seeds lightly) of oil and spread in a single layer on a thick baking sheet.
4. Salt the seeds to taste and bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, checking often to see if they’re done since the seeds will roast quickly (you’ll hear them start to pop) then remove sheet from oven and allow to cool completely.
5. Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days.
See the recipe and tips on keeping plastic out of your Halloween celebration on the Beyond Plastics website.