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Witch's nails

 5 ratings

Prep Time:5 mins

Cooking Time:20 mins

Serves:8 Adults

Cost:Low

Witch's nails

A great way to use the pumpkin seeds instead of throwing them away - or sprinkle them on pumpkin soup instead of croutons.

About this recipe

Seeds and nuts are a great source of protein


Ingredients

  • Pumpkin seeds, around 100g / 3½ oz.

Method

  1. After you’ve created your Jack-O-Lantern, or made your pumpkin soup, hold onto the seeds
  2. Rinse them and leave to soak in water overnight, or for around 8 hours
  3. Then drain off the water, dry and spread out on roasting tray and cook in a preheated oven 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4, for 20 minutes

What you will need

  • Baking tray

Serving suggestions

Toasted pumpkin seeds are also great sprinkled on breakfast cereal or in a salad


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