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Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds

Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds

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Don't throw away your butternut squash seeds; roast them instead! Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper. Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 2
Calories 9

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup Butternut Squash Seeds Rinsed & patted dry
  • ½ tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. 
  • Toss squash seeds, oil and salt together on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
  • Roast, stirring halfway through, until the seeds start to pop and are lightly browned, 14 to 15 minutes.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Store roasted butternut squash seeds in an airtight container for up to three days.
 
Try one of these flavor variations:
Sweet & Spicy: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper with the oil and salt. Proceed as directed.
 
Taco Seasoning: Stir in 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder with the oil and salt. Proceed as directed.
 
Curry Seasoning: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander with the oil and salt. Proceed as directed.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
9
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
19
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0.02
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.01
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Butternut Squash Seeds, Olive Oil, Salt