We've all heard that nuts and seeds are very good for us and particularly good for vegetarian diets. I went through a spell of eating pumpkin seeds when I worked as an administrator- always put them on my salad but I haven't for a while. I was cutting up a Butternut squash today and thought I'd see if you can roast and eat the seeds as I had a feeling you could. I found this article:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/roasted-squash-seeds-2355361
which showed you could so when I cut up my squash, I pulled the seeds out and washed them and left them to dry. After that, I melted a bit of butter in a bowl in the microwave and added a bit of salt and Paprika and tossed them in it. Then I laid them on the baking sheet in a small try. As I was roasting the veg, I put them in alongside the main dinner.
Conclusion: They are delicious! Alas, there weren't loads of seeds in this squash but there were a few so I have put them in a plastic box. They have a really nice taste to them, a bit like a roast!!!
Definitely going to try this again!
Have you tried collecting squash or pumpkin seeds and roasting them? I recommend it!
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We have roasted both but I find them a bit tedious to eat.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Julia
I offered some to the birds and they didn't want them. :-) I think when the children were around I roasted squash and pumpkin seeds and there were enough little people willing to take up the challenge of cracking them and getting through the shell to the seed -- but I don't have the patience. Probably a good thing to do if you are watching a movie, or not using your hands otherwise... I'm sure I would like the flavor, as I adore any fruits of this family, especially roasted.
ReplyDeleteEnough seeds for a treat for a few days and they won't go stale.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found me again. When blogger decided I couldn't have my old blog anymore I also lost my list of blogs I read, now I can re-add you to the list.
Julie xxxxx
Mmmm, I love seeds! I'm lazy and buy mine ready done from Home Bargains. Must try better. I love roasting tinned chickpeas, they are so tasty. xxx
ReplyDeleteNever knew you could eat them, I've thrown so many away over the years, must try this, thankyou.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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Cool! I want to try this.
ReplyDeleteI love nuts and seeds but they make me feel awful so I don't eat them. I wish I could! Your idea is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love pumpkin seeds, and usually eat them sprinkled over fruit and yogurt in the morning. I've never thought of making my own. Thanks for the tip! They really do look tasty! xxx
ReplyDeleteI've collected my gourd and loofah seeds to plant more plants in the summer. But your idea is a good one!
ReplyDeleteI usually just buy seeds, I'm lazy!
ReplyDeleteI really like Munchy Seeds and treat myself once in a while. I eat them as they are or sprinkle them on just about anything. Or I buy a 5 seed mix from tesco and add them to scrambled eggs or veg.
I don't eat pumpkin, as I'm not a fan of the flavour (or smell!), and we eat squash only very rarely but it's worth remembering. They do look very nice!
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Seeds can be so good.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the recipe when you try it again.
All the best Jan