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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Recipie for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds


Pumpkin seeds are high in plant sterols and phytochemicals. They aid in lowering cholesterol and promoting good prostate health. On top of that, they're also a good source of protein, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.



Ingredients

2 cups pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons canola oil
Salt to taste
Optional seasonings to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with canola oil and salt. (At this stage also add any additional seasonings to the mix)
  3. Spread pumpkin seeds evenly onto a baking sheet in one layer.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the seeds are crisp, stirring every few minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and if desired, re-season to taste.

Tip: Remove pulp by rinsing the seeds through a strainer. Also, make sure the seeds are completely dry before roasting.

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