Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Next time you roast any type of winter squash like butternut, spaghetti, or acorn, save the seeds instead of tossing them, to make a crispy snack or salad topper.

Ingredients

aluminum foil
1 cup butternut squash seeds or other hard squash seeds
olive oil
chili powder to taste
sea salt to taste

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2 Clean pumpkin seeds so there are no strings or pulp attached to them. Pat dry or let air dry in a strainer.
3 Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle seeds lightly with olive oil and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle lightly with chili powder and sea salt.
4 Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until just slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.