Roasted Squash Seeds

Perfect as a snack or salad topping!

servings: 2-5        prep time:  5 minutes       cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1. winter squash
2. olive oil
3. salt

kid friendly flavor option, brown sugar & cinnamon

spicy flavor option, chili powder & paprika

Directions

1. Cut winter squash in 1/2
2. Scoop out seeds and place in a colander
3. Rinse in cold water and separate seeds from squash
4. Place on oven sheet and spread out
5. Turn oven on at 250 degrees
6. Cook for 15 minutes, letting them dry
7. At minute 15, take out of oven
8. Stir seeds with olive oil and salt and other desired flavors
9. Place back into oven for another 15-20 minutes ( to desired crispness)

Notes

You can roast any winter squash seed to eat. Experiment with flavors. Winter squash seeds are also a great source of protein, fats and nutrients.