Tip of the Day - Toasting Pumpkin Seeds

by Sarah LeTrent, Posted Oct 28th 2009 @ 9:00AM

'Tis the season for pumpkin carving, but don't throw out the scraps! AOL KitchenDaily's toasted pumpkin seed recipe and these tips make it easy to turn a pile of pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) into a tasty and healthy snack.

Photo: ccharmon, Flickr.

Pumpkin seeds, much like pumpkin flesh, pack a pretty good nutritional punch -- phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, protein and vitamin K, to name a few.

First and foremost, remove the seeds from the pumpkin and wash them off to remove excess pulp. The seeds will need to be spread out on a paper bag or towel and dried overnight so they don't burn in the oven.

When ready to toast, arrange the seeds evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Season with olive oil and salt, cayenne pepper or any variation of spices you like.

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