23 October 2014: Q & A on Breast Cancer & Pumpkin Seed Recipe for an Antioxidant Rich Snack!
On this episode of Dani’s Delicious Dish, Dani talks about breast cancer and shows you how pumpkin seeds can help prevent it!
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
INGREDIENTS:
1 Pumpkin Seeded
1 Tbsp olive oil
1-3 Tsp, seasonings of your choice
Sweet
Cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar
Pumpkin pie spice and honey
Cardamom and brown sugar
Savory (any combination!)
Garlic powder, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, Parmesan, curry
Chili powder, Garam masala
DIRECTIONS
1) Turn on the oven to 325 degree
2) Clean the outside of the pumpkin
3) Cut open the pumpkin with a sharp serrated knife at an angle
4) Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp and placeseeds and strings in one bowl and the large chunks of flesh in another bowl – you can discard or use in other recipes
5) Place the seeds in a colander and run cool water over the seeds to clean them OR Cover the seeds with water and swish the bowl around to remove the excess pumpkin pieces (the seeds will float and the flesh will sink to the bottom but you may have to help separate some the strings from the seeds)
6) Place seeds on a cloth towel to pat off excess water (some seeds may stick to the towel so do not use paper towel or you will have paper stuck to your seeds)
7) Toss the seeds with olive oil and your favorite seasoning
8) Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet
9) Roast in over for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy
Store in an air tight container for a week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.