It’s that time again - pumpkins and pumpkin seeds!Prepare Your SeedsThe first step in preparing the pumpkin seeds is to cut open your pumpkin! If you can find a peanut pumpkin,I think you'll be delighted! I was! They look like they are covered with peanuts and are a little sweeter than most pumpkins. And baking your own pumpkin, instead of using canned, is always worth the effort. What a difference! Directions for baking the pumpkin are in an earlier post. Do a search on the welcome page! Oil and SeasonAdd one or two tablespoons of olive oil to thoroughly coat. The final amount will depend on the size of your pumpkin and the amount of seeds. (about 1 teas. oil per 1/2 cup of seeds) Add 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (inspired by Kevin Lee Jacobs - a favorite!) Bake and ServeHeat oven to 350 degrees. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and serve warm! Watch them closely so they don’t burn but be certain to cook them until crisp so they won’t be tough! This is on of many options. You'll find a lot of recipes for savory, as well as sweet, roasted pumpkin seeds on line. If you come up with your own variation, add it in the comments below! Enjoy!
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