Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

2. Combine 1 c. water and 1 1/2 t. salt. Soak pumpkin seeds in mixture for several hours or overnight. Remove from mixture and pat dry.

3. Butter a jelly roll pan or spray with vegetable cooking spray. Arrange seeds in a single layer on pan.

4. Roast for 20 minutes at 350 F. Watch carefully, and stir occasionally. Seeds are done when they're golden brown and crunchy.

Variations:

Microwave:

1. Combine 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice and 3/4 T. salt; mix in seeds.

2. Place in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove and stir, then return to microwave for 2 more minutes.

3. Continue cooking for 2 minutes at a time, stirring between cooking times. Seeds are done when they're golden brown and crunchy.

Seasonings:

1 t. ground cinnamon,

1/2 t. ground cloves,

1/2 t. nutmeg, and a dash of salt.

Like things hot? Try sprinkling on a little cayenne pepper. Can't get enough garlic? A little garlic salt will zap some life into your seeds!

The fun part: scooping out the seeds.