Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted butternut squash seeds are delicious. Next time you prepare butternut or acorn squash — save the seeds and have yourself a nutritious little snack!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
1 cup
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butternut squash seeds or other hard squash seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 2
After removing the seeds from the squash, rinse with water, and remove any strings and bits of squash. Pat seeds dry, and place in a small bowl; stir in olive oil and salt until evenly coated. Spread seeds in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until seeds start to pop. Remove from the oven; cool on the baking sheet before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217
Calories
19g
Fat
6g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 25%
Saturated Fat4g 18%
Sodium297mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars0g
Protein9g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium15mg 1%
Iron5mg 29%
Potassium279mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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