Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Happy Halloween!  Halloween has never been one of my favorite holidays but over the past few years I've grown to love fall...I got married in the fall, and I love it when the weather starts to get cooler and the air seems fresher.  With that said, now that Halloween is here, maybe you have a pumpkin or two (or more!) that you've carved.  Before you throw away those wonderful pumpkin seeds, be sure to enjoy them!  I love toasted pumpkin seeds...they are simple to make, healthy for you, and taste great.  In my experience, most pumpkins yield a generous amount of seeds, so you should get plenty even if you have just one pumpkin. 

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Seeds from 1 large pumpkin, rinsed and dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Scatter pumpkin seeds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.  Drizzle seeds with olive oil and sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper.  Toss to coat.  Bake for about 7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.  Season with more salt and pepper to taste.


Source: Alton Brown