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Roasted pumpkin seeds

When cooking, reserve seeds from pumpkin or squash to make a healthy treat with your children.

Ingredients

  pumpkin seed (pulp removed, washed)
  salt

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 325°F (160°C)

If soaking, drain seeds.

Spread pumkin seeds on a baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Remove from oven, sprinkle a little salt on top, if desired, cool to room temperature.

Store in an airtight container until snack time.

Yield
1 batch
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
30 minutes

Notes

Soak pumpkin seeds in salty water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Children can help to wash and soak the seeds, and to spread them on the baking sheet.

Once the seeds have been roasted in a hot oven until they're nice and crispy, add a bit of salt and your favorite condiments. The possibilities are endless.

These roasted pumpkin seeds make an excellent snack on their own or a wonderful addition to salads and soups.