Don’t just toss those seeds after cleaning out your pumpkins for carving.  You can create a healthy snack with them.

What You Need:

1 qt. water
2 TBSP salt
2 C pumpkin seeds
1 TBSP unsalted butter, melted

How to Make It:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees

In a large sauce pan heat the water on high.  Add the salt and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Add your seeds and boil for 12 minutes.  Drain the seeds well using a strainer or colander.

Once you have drained your seeds, empty them on to paper towel in a single layer and pat them dry.
Take your melted butter and your seeds and add them together in a large mixing bowl.  Toss the seeds to evenly coat them in butter.
On a large cookie sheet, spread your seeds out in a single layer and bake for 35 minutes or until light golden brown.

Note: Flip or stir your seeds approximately every 10 minutes to insure that they do not burn.

Allow the seeds to cool before shelling and eating.

Makes 2 cups of toasted seeds

Eat them as is, or add them to a homemade snack mix for a healthy snack.

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