Roasted pumpkin seeds

Don’t throw away the seeds if you’re cooking a pumpkin – try roasting them with this easy recipe. They make a tasty snack with a little seasoning, or an eye-catching garnish

Prep:5 mins
Cook:10 mins

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 36
fat 2g
saturates 0.3g
carbs 3g
sugars 0g
fibre 1g
protein 1g
salt 0g

Ingredients

fresh pumpkin seeds, scooped from the pumpkin
2 tsp olive oil

Method

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Wash the seeds thoroughly and remove any stringy bits of pumpkin flesh. Dry well using kitchen paper.
Put the seeds on a baking tray and toss with the olive oil. Roast for 10 mins. Serve with a little seasoning for a snack, if you like, or use as a garnish for salads or soups.

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