No-Bake Salted Pumpkin Seeds

Our editor, Jeff Nowak, came up with this fast and easy pumpkin seed recipe! Crunchy, with just right amount of salt, these are perfect for those busy sewing costumes or planning parties.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with salt. Spread half of the seeds in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir.
Microwave 1-2 minutes longer or until seeds are crunchy and lightly browned, stirring after each minute. Repeat with remaining pumpkin seeds. Store in an airtight container.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 71 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Seeds in Backyard Living September/October 2006

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