I was dismayed at the price of pumpkins this year in our area. I could not find pumpkins for under $6.00 a piece - shocking! Especially when we live near the pumpkin capital of the world. So, I settled for only two pie pumpkins this year - just enough for the holiday pies at $1.50 a piece.
After roasting the pumpkins, I salvage the seeds for our special yearly treat. Yes, its messy and time consuming but everyone looks forward to roasted pumpkin seeds. After cleaning the pulp off the seeds, I soak them in salt solution for an hour or so. Next drain, add a tiny bit of oil and seasonings. This year I used salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Into a 325 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.
My family couldn't be happier!
4 comments:
Roasted pumpkin seeds is a normal all-around-the-year snack food here in Israel!
Well, I'm jealous! Pumpkin seeds are such a good, nutritious snack!
Amy - we look forward to them each year, too! We use Old Bay Seasoning on ours...delicious!
Interesting Kerry - I'll try that next year!
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