Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
My family next door carved a bunch of pumpkins and they very generously saved the seeds for our family. We immediately departed the seeds from the pumpkin guts and put them in salt water. Stored them in the refrigerator until there was a convenient time to roast them.
I rinsed the salt water off the seeds and placed them in a pan with some olive oil and a light sprinkling of fresh sea salt.
The pan was very full and I wondered if I should roast these in two batches. I decided to put them all in the oven, at 350 degrees F.
After checking them frequently, I waited patiently until they were golden brown. I piled them up and salted them again. YUM!
It made for a good snack for the whole family with plenty to spare. Some shell the seeds and only eat the insides, others eat the whole thing for a good source of insoluble fiber. :-)
Health Benefits
I didn't know that pumpkin seeds are very healthy to eat!
They have been used for centuries to treat urinary and bladder infections, kidney stones and parasites. Pumpkin seeds are very high in anti-oxidants and provide cancer fighting resources against breast and prostate cancers. They also offer heart health support, by increasing nitric oxide levels, increasing blood flow, keeping blood vessels smooth, flexible and healthy, thus reducing the risk of heart and circulation problems.
Pumpkin seeds also offer a natural source of tryphtophan, an amino acid that promotes sleep, also helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
A quarter cup of seeds contain: 180 calories, 10g protein, 16g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 2g fiber Also contains Magnesium, Iron, Potassium and Copper. Source
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