Apparently Halloween is the new Friday the 13th.
Yesterday I managed to:
- Dump cinnamon all over the counter and floor
- Grab a hot pan out of the oven without a mitt (Why? I have no idea.)
- Almost drop a weight on myself doing a shoulder press (no, it wasn’t too heavy… just made an awkward move)
- Run into a drawer is neglected to close
- Get the Magic Bullet cup stuck in the blender
Just another Manic Monday…
One thing DID go right: I made some rockin’ roasted pumpkin seeds. Three ways, in fact. Does that mean that 3 things went right?
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Yesterday I posted a “how to” for roasting pumpkin and making your own pumpkin puree (step away from the Libby’s). I cautioned you to save the seeds, and this post is the reason why.
I should preface this with the fact that you can roast any squash seeds. Recently I roasted a butternut squash for my Curried Butternut Squash Dip, I roasted those seeds up like so.
Pumpkin seeds in particular make awesome snacks – they are great sources of fiber, magnesium, manganese, and iron. Plus you can exercise your creative genius flavoring them with basically anything in your pantry. Case and point:
1. Cardamom Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 C pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
2. Smoked Soy Seeds
- 1/4 C pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp Liquid Aminos (can use soy sauce or tamari)
- 5-6 drops liquid smoke
3. Salt & Pepper Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 C pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Note: All measurements are approximations. I free-handed these to my liking.
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Seeds from 1 pumpkin, separated from “guts”
- Seasonings of your choosing
Rinse seeds from your gutted pumpkin to remove the goop. Spread evenly across a sheet of wax paper or parchment (or other non-stick surface). Allow to dry for 1-2 hours.
Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
Toss seeds in desired seasonings and spread evenly across a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until beginning to brown (~15-20 mins), tossing half way through. Allow to cool completely before storing in airtight container.
Enjoy as a snack or a tasty topping for soups, salads, yogurt, etc.
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My hand is blistered from grabbing that pan… hopefully no one will want to shake my hand today. LOL!
What is your favorite flavor combo for seeds/popcorn/chips?
Did you go trick-or-treating last night?