[AG-EQ] How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Susan.
Sorry to hear you're a bit anemic, but glad to hear you've completed your
cancer treatments.  
But needing to eat more nuts and seeds isn't much of a hardship, ay?
I've been a bit anemic myself, but the iron pills are working wonders.
Guess I got a bit careless with my vegetarian diet, and didn't eat enough
iron-rich foods.  
Tracy


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Hi Tracy,

I know what you mean, I love pumpkin seeds.  I have to snack on more
pumpkin seeds, cashews and almonds because they are good sources of
magnesium.  After finishing my cancer treatments, all of my blood
numbers are looking pretty good.  I am still a bit anemic, but my
magnesium just doesn't want to get with the program.  I have to have
weekly blood tests and since my magnesium shows very low every week, I
have to have magnesium infusions every week and that takes an hour.
So, I will be eating more magnesium enriched foods along with a
magnesium supplement.  LOL

Susan
dogwoodfarm62 at gmail.com

On 11/2/19, Tracy Carcione via AG-EQ <ag-eq at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Thanks Susan.  Makes me want some of those tasty seeds right now!
> Tracy
>
>
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> How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
> By Verywell Editor
>
> Total Time: 20 min
> Prep Time: 15 min
> Cook Time: 5 min
> Servings: 4 (1/4 cup each)
>
> Pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) are delicious roasted and can be
> eaten either with or without the hulls. You may have seen the flat,
> dark green pumpkin seeds available at your local grocer, but unshelled
> pumpkin seeds are what you'll use in this roasted pumpkin seeds
> recipe. This recipe also works for squash seeds, including the beloved
> spaghetti squash. Add nutritious roasted pumpkin seeds to a trail mix,
> toss into salads, or make a hearty granola. Of course, they are also
> delicious on their own as a snack.
>
> If you use a hot oven they take only five minutes or so to bake, but
> it's the process of scraping the pumpkin and cleaning the seeds that
> take some time. For easier cleaning, place the seeds in a colander and
> rinse, shaking the strainer to loosen the pulp. Remove the strands of
> pulp and rinse the seeds again. Then place seeds on a dish towel to
> dry.
>
> Ingredients
> 1 cup pumpkin seeds (unshelled)
> 1 tablespoon olive oil (just enough to coat the seeds)
> 1 teaspoon salt
>
> Preparation
> 01 Preheat oven to 350 F (or see below for lower slower method). Cover
> a baking sheet with parchment paper.
>
> 02 Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil in a bowl. You only need enough
> oil to barely coat the seeds; otherwise, they will be greasy. Add salt
> and toss again.
>
> 03 Spread the seeds out in one layer on prepared baking sheet.
>
> 04 Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until seeds just start to color and are
> fragrant. (If you have more time, you can roast the seeds at 250 F for
> 45 to 60 minutes. This slower cook time will give a slightly less
> nutty flavor.)
>
> Ingredient Substitutions and Cooking Tips
> While this recipe is simple, you can add your own herbs and spices to
> give your pumpkin seeds some pizazz. Go savory with spices like smoked
> paprika, cumin, or garlic. Add sweetness with cinnamon, ginger, clove,
> or nutmeg.
>
> Another way to boost the flavor of your roasted pumpkin seeds is by
> boiling them in salt water before roasting. Doing this allows the salt
> to get inside the shell to the seeds. Simply add pumpkin seeds to a
> medium-sized saucepan with 2 to 3 tablespoons of salt (depending on
> your taste preference) and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and lower
> heat to simmer for 10 minutes. They should look slightly gray when
> they are done. Use a strainer to drain the water from the seeds
> completely and roast the pumpkin seeds using the recipe above.
>
> Nutritional Value
> Pumpkin seeds are packed with nutrients. They are particularly high in
> many minerals, including magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and
> potassium. They are highest in zinc if you eat them whole, including
> the shell. They also contain a wide array of phytonutrients, including
> lignans and many antioxidants.
>
> Susan
> dogwoodfarm62 at gmail.com
>
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