Does anyone know how to make toasted pumkin seeds?

Question

We used to do them all the time when my kids were little and I can't remember how I made them. I know that I did them in the oven.

Answer 1

Ingredients: Seeds of one pumpkin and salt.
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Preparation Directions:
Extract sees from pumpkin.
Separate and discard pulp.
Thoroughly wash seeds in warm water.
Spread seeds out onto a cookie sheet.
Sprinkle generously with salt.
Put into oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
Check every five minutes and stir, adding more salt or to taste.
Check seeds to see if they are done by taking a sample out, allowing to cool and tasting. If the insides are dry, they are done.
Allow to cool and serve.
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Flavor Variations:
There is no rocket science required here. You can make as many different flavors of pumpkin seeds as you can imagine. Replace the salt from the recipe above with the suggested seasoning. Here are some we suggest you try:

Cheesy Pumpkin Seeds- sprinkle with Cheesy popcorn seasoning.
Tex-Mex Style- Sprinkle powdered Taco seasoning onto the seeds. This is better mixed in a bowl first. Add more red pepper powder for a really hot seed!
Cajun style- Mix seeds in a bowl with a packet of cajun seasonings mix. If you like it really spicy, add extra hot sauce.
Garlic Salt- yum!

Also, you can look at this screened collection of recipes for roasting pumpkin seeds: http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Food_and_Drink/Cooking/Recipes/By_Ingredient/Vegetables/Squash/Pumpkin/Pumpkin_Seeds/

Answer 2

You spreed pumpkin seeds on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle them with salt. Put oven on 350 degrees. Put in oven for about 20 to 30 minutes Or until they turn light brown around the edges.

Answer 3

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups pumpkin seeds, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
PREPARATION:
Let pumpkin seeds dry on paper towels. Toss cleaned pumpkin seeds with oil and salt; spread out on a cookie sheet. Bake in a 250° oven for about 1 hour, or until the pumpkin seeds are dry, stirring occasionally.

Answer 4

I just got this off one of my other forums:

* 2 C. pumpkin seeds (approximate)
* 2 Tbsp oil or melted butter
* 1 tsp salt (optional)

PREPARATION:
Wash the seeds well and stir with oil in bowl. Spread out to single layer on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle salt on top if desired. Bake at 250 degrees F. until slightly brown.

Answer 5

We do it every year. Rinse the seeds and toss them with some salt. Spread them on a baking pan, lined with foil, and bake at a low temp for a long time. 250 degrees for 45-60 minutes? I usually wing it, but I've found that a low temp for a longer period of time works much better

Answer 6

One hour set oven at 250. Put seeds on cookie sheet.

Answer 7

Since I don't know how to "copy and paste" yet, I'll give you this link for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds:
http://www.fabulousfoods.com