Roasted Pumpkin Seeds done 3 ways (salted, spicy and sweet)

As much as i love craving pumpkins with the kids i hate the fact that you are basically buying a vegetable just to let it rot and be thrown away, its just such a waste and those that know me know that i hate waste!

Well this year i was determined this wasn't going to be the case so after much searching i have found ways to use the seeds and the guts of the pumpkin so wanted to share in the hope that less pumpkin will go to waste this Halloween season. First i split the seeds from the guts as they are used separately

this post is dedicated to the seeds and the yummy things you can do with them.

Ingredients

Pumpkin seeds
oil
sugar
mixed spice
mild chilli powder
smoked paprika
salt

• wash the pumpkin seeds to get off any left over guts
• put them in a pan of salted water and boil for 20 mins (this makes them go crisper when cooked)

• drain the seeds and pat dry
• split the seeds into 3 bowls and add a little oil to each

• add 1 tsp of salt to one bowl and mix so all seeds are coated
• add 1 tsp of mixed spice and 1tsp of sugar to another bowl, mix to coat
• add 1 tsp of mild chilli powder and 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika to the 3rd bowl, mix to coat
• tip the seeds into 3 different baking tins as flat as you can (try not to have any on top of each other)

• put them in a pre heated over at 200 degrees for 10 mins
• shake the tins to move the seeds around and put back in over for a further 10-15 mins
• remove from oven and allow to cool 
• put in 3 air tight tubs and snack away

These are so tasty and there is a favour for everyone in the family. The kids will love the sweet ones and mum and dad will love the salty and spicy ones and best of all no pumpkin seeds in the bin xx