cookToasted Pumpkin Seeds

When it comes to tasty pumpkin seeds, it's all about the seasoning—don't go crazy, but do be a little creative. From: bonappetit.com

Seeds from one pumpkin
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

Scrape seeds and any attached fibers from pumpkin using a large metal spoon. Place seeds in a colander and rinse well to help separate seeds from fibers. Set seeds aside. Cook seeds in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until beginning to look translucent, 5-7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; pat well to dry.

Preheat oven to 425°. Spread seeds on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden and crisp, 12—15 minutes. Let cool completely.

Spice It Up

After seasoning seeds with olive oil, salt, and pepper , toss with one of the following combinations:

1/2 tsp. each turmeric and chile powder
1 tsp. Za’atar and 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground Szechuan peppercorns
1 Tbsp. sugar and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

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