Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
salt
1-3 t olive oil

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Clean off pulp from the seeds, wash in deep water, allow the soaking seeds to sit for 10 minutes, seeds will float, pulp will sink. Using a slotted spoon remove the seeds onto towel or paper towel. Drain and dry the seeds.

Optional: soak overnight in lightly salted water or boil for 8-10 minutes in lightly salted water, drain and dry. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Toss the seeds with olive oil and salt. Add a little cayenne or chili powder for spice. A little cinnamon and brown sugar is delicious, but you will need to keep a closer eye on the oven, sugar can cause the seeds to burn. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, (about every 10 minutes) until golden brown. Seeds will become more crisp as they cool.

recipe adapted by Jenn Borealo from: bonappetite.com

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