..and the seeds?

Tips for Preparing Pumpkin Seeds:

First remove the seeds from the pumpkin's inner cavity and wipe them off with a paper towel if needed to remove excess pulp that may have stuck to them. Spread them out evenly on a paper bag and let them dry out overnight.

Place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and light roast them in a 160-170�F (about 75�C) oven for 15-20 minutes. By roasting them for a short time at a low temperature you can help to preserve their healthy oils.

A Few Quick Serving Ideas:

Add pumpkin seeds to healthy saut�ed vegetables.

Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of mixed green salads.

Grind pumpkin seeds with fresh garlic, parsley and cilantro leaves. Mix with olive oil and lemon juice for a tasty salad dressing.

Add chopped pumpkin seeds to your favorite hot or cold cereal.

Add pumpkin seeds to your oatmeal raisin biscuits.

Next time you make burgers, whether it be from vegetables, turkey or beef, add some ground pumpkin seeds.

Benefits:

Pumpkin seeds contain good levels of manganese, magnesium, and phosphorous and also appreciable amounts of tryptophan, iron, copper, vitamin K, and zinc.

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