How to Cook Pumpkin Seeds Making Pumpkin Appetizer, a Pumpkin Seed Recipe
Why would anyone want to know how to cook pumpkin seeds? Most of the time pumpkin seeds are discarded without the thought of eating them. The seeds are very high in protein; almost as high as peanuts. They are high in unsaturated vegetable oil, rich in the vitamins B and a source of vitamin E. In the outer covering, the seeds are high in fiber. You can see why cooking pumpkin seeds can make a good addition to the diet.
HOW TO COOK PUMPKIN SEEDS Scoop out the seeds; Wash them and let dry; Bake on an oiled baking sheet for 1 hour at 250F degrees. Pumpkin seeds can also be fried and salted. Also can fry the seeds in a little butter heated and brown; lightly salt. To eat pumpkin seeds, crack the seeds open with your teeth and eat the kernel and throw the hulls away. Try grinding pumpkin seeds and adding to meatloaf recipes, meatballs or burgers. Roasted pumpkin seeds can be added to the top of fresh salads or in stir fries. Chop some in pieces for your next batch of cookies or cake recipe. How about some roasted salted pumpkin seeds chopped into some fresh hot biscuits. You will be surprised at the added flavor when you are learning how to cook pumpkin. PUMPKIN APPETIZER
Cream together the butter and cream cheese; beat with mixer until smooth. Add the pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and sugar; blend well. Beat in the orange juice and chill overnight or for several hours. When ready to serve, spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle top with chopped roasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with crackers or a sweet bread.
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