Halloween Recipes: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Halloween Recipes: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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You will need

	Seeds from your Jack O Lantern
	Butter flavored non-stick cooking spray
	Salt

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Rinse seeds and remove all pulp and fiber
Pat dry with paper towel and let dry at room temperature for at least three hours
Spray a cookie sheet with butter flavored cooking spray, or coat seeds with melted butter
Sprinkle with salt or other seasoning if you like them spicy
Spread seeds thinly on sheet and roast at 250 degrees for about an hour
Stir every 15-20 minutes and spray lightly with buttered covered spray as needed
When seeds are golden brown, remove them and let cool before eating or storing

If you are in a hurry and your guests don't want to wait for the seeds to air dry you can try the microwave recipe

Rinse seeds in water to remove pulp and then dry with paper towel
Place 2 tablespoons butter in a two quart dish and microwave on High for 30 seconds
Stir the seeds around in the butter to thoroughly coat each seed, and spread out evenly in the dish
Microwave on High for 7-8 minutes or until toasted, stirring every two minutes
Sprinkle with salt and serve

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