Halloween How To: Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Westside families will be carving jack-o-lanterns in honor of Halloween. Why not save the seeds for a tasty—and fairly healthy—snack?

Roasting pumpkin seeds is incredibly easy and can be done in four quick steps:

• Separate the pumpkin seeds from the "guts" and rinse the seeds
• Coat a roasting or cookie pan and the seeds very lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt
• Spread the seeds evenly on the pan
• Cook at 350°F until lightly golden (about 15 minutes)

There are many things you can add to vary the taste. Try any of these, though not all at once:

Chili or cayenne pepper powder

Garlic powder

Cumin

Your favorite herb (we like rosemary)

Cinnamon and sugar

Pumpkin pie spices

Don't forget to let the seeds cool for about 10 minutes before serving to guests and ghouls!