Monster Munchies

Name: Monster Munchies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh pumpkin or squash seeds, washed and drained; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing mix

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 3 cups.

Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

3 cups fresh pumpkin or squash seeds, washed and drained
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing mix

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute seeds in oil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer seeds to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salad dressing mix; stir to coat. Spread in a single layer. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 350 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein.

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