Previously I blogged about acorn squash. What can we do with the seeds before we bake our acorn squash? Make them of course! You can do this with pumpkin seeds as well.
1. With water, do your best to get the gooey fibers off of the seeds.
2. Spread seeds out onto a baking dish.
3. Sprinkle salt (you could try different spices like paprika or ground pepper) over the seeds.
4. Bake in a 350F degree oven for about 3 minutes; you'll know when to take them out because they'll start to pop. Time to go!
Seeds in general are very nutritious for you since they are what nourishes the plant it will become. They have folic acid, are rich in vitamin E, fiber, protein, and iron. So, be like the Native Americans and don't let any part go to waste. Seeds make a great snack, just keep it to 1/4 cup (~150 calories)
In health,
Lauren
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