Amazing Ways To Make The Most Out Of Pumpkin Seeds

Clean your pumpkin seeds, boil them in salt water for 10 minutes, drain them, and then dry them with a paper towel. Toss them in a very light coating of oil and then sprinkle them with salt and your favorite spices (I like Chinese Five Spice or ground cumin) before roasting them on a sheet pan in a 325-degree oven for an addicting yet light snack. Keep an eye on the seeds so that they don't burn and stir them once halfway through their cook time; they'll take about 15–20 minutes.

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If you roasted pumpkin seeds in your oven and stored them in an air-tight container, sprinkle a handful on your soup or salad in the afternoon.

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Roasted pumpkin seeds can also be removed from their white shell. The green seed inside (which should not be browned after toasting) is great in bread and muffins.

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You can also sprinkle these yummy shelled seeds on top of oatmeal for a warm, autumnal breakfast.

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Roasted, shelled pumpkin seeds also make a great addition to trail mix.

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Kristie Collado is The Daily Meal's Cook Editor. Follow her on Twitter @KColladoCook.