How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

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After you carve that jack-o-lantern or make your pumpkin pie, don't throw away the seeds!!! Pumpkin seeds are make a nutrious yummy snack. Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas and they are an excellent source of iron and zinc as well as a good source of protein, magnesium, manganese,phosphorus and phytosterols and are even said to lower cholesterol. One gram of pumpkin seed protein contains as much tryptophan as a full glass of milk so have a few seeds and slice of turkey and you'll sleep right through the afternoon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Pumpkin Seeds from One Pumpkin
Cookie Sheet
1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or more, to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice

Step 1

Remove Pumpkin Seeds from Pumpkin
Step 2

Remove Strings and Pumpkin Material from Seeds and pat down seeds to remove any remaining pumpkin.
Step 3

Melt butter, sugar and spices in a skillet over low heat.
Step 4

Toss seeds with the butter, sugar, and spices.
Step 5

Spread coated seeds in a shallow baking sheet and put in over set at 325 degrees.
Step 6

After 10 minutes, stir and turn seeds then return to oven.
Step 7

Cook an additional 10 minutes or until toasted and dry.
Step 8

Let cool and store in an air-tight container to enjoy any time.

Tips & Warnings

Line your baking sheet with nonstick foil to make cleanup easier
Toasted seeds may feel cool to the touch but still be hot on the inside to all your seeds to thoroughly cool before tasting.