Oven-roasted squash seeds, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. |
Ingredients
- 1 large acorn or butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 F.
- Wash the outside of the squash. Cut the squash in half length wise.
- Scrape out the seeds with a large spoon and place in a strainer.
- Rinse seeds with water, removing any strings and pieces of squash. Pat dry and place in a small bowl.
- Add vegetable oil, salt and pepper to the seeds and stir until seeds are evenly coated.
- Spread seeds in an even layer on a prepared or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in oven for 15 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 18.3gCalories: 110calCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 150mg