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Cajun-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Published: Oct 29, 2009


From Tommy Simmons

Serves 4. 

1 pumpkin
2 tbls. butter, melted
Cajun Creole all-purpose seasoning
Red or black pepper


1. Scoop the seeds out of a fresh pumpkin. Rinse off the pulp and allow to air dry for 2 to 3 hours.

2. Toss the dried seeds with melted butter.

3. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Spray it with olive oil cooking spray or vegetable shortening cooking spray.

4. Place seeds in a single layer on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle with Cajun Creole seasoning and red or black pepper.

5. Bake at 275 degrees until golden brown (approximately 15 minutes). Eat as a snack or as a salad topping.


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