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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Don't think of toasted pumpkin seeds merely as a topping for the Risotto with Tuscan Kale — they also make a terrific hors d'oeuvre or snack.<

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (not roasted; 5 ounces)
1 teaspoon olive oil
Fine sea salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Cook pumpkin seeds in a dry 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oil and sea salt.

TagsPumpkin SeedSeedSnackDinnerLunchNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuickGourmet
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