Delicious and Nutritious Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds Recipe

This recipe will show you how to turn those seeds from your butternut squash into a tasty and nutritious snack. Roasted with a blend of seasonings, these seeds make for a crunchy and satisfying treat that is perfect for snacking on-the-go or adding to salads and soups.

Ingredients

• Seeds from 1 butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Rinse the butternut squash seeds in a colander under cold water to remove any pulp.
3. Spread the seeds out on a clean kitchen towel and pat them dry.
4. In a bowl, toss the seeds with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
5. Spread the seasoned seeds out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the seeds are golden brown and crisp.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving. Enjoy!

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