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