mmmm recipe - Pepitas: Heart-Healthy Snack!
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Pepitas: Heart-Healthy Snack!
Pepitas, or roasted pumpkin seeds, are an inexpensive and healthy snack, readily available in Belize and Mexico.
They are high in fiber and vitamins B and E; and are a good source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a healthy fat that reduces inflammation, improves blood vessel health, and has beneficial effects on blood fats.
Even better, pepitas are quick & easy to make at home!
Do-It-Yourself Pepitas
1. Remove the seeds from a pumpkin or squash and clean most of the pulp from them. (It's okay to leave some of the strings, which add flavor!)
2. Toss the cleaned seeds with a little olive oil and seasoning of your choice (salt is traditional but also try garlic powder, lemon pepper, or cayenne for variety).
3. Spread the seeds on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes, stirring every 5 or 10 minutes so they don't stick or burn.
Shortcut: if you're in a hurry, you can also roast seeds in the microwave! Combine 1 cup seeds with 1 tablespoon oil in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high 2 minutes. Remove from microwave, stir, and cook in additional 1-minute increments until as crisp as you like. Salt to taste.
TIP: Store any leftover pepitas in the refrigerator to keep their fresh-roasted flavor longer, up to 2 months.
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Re: mmmm recipe - Pepitas: Heart-Healthy Snack!
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11/14/05 01:20 PM
11/14/05 01:20 PM
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MAny health/organic food stores carry them too!
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Re: mmmm recipe - Pepitas: Heart-Healthy Snack!
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11/14/05 02:09 PM
11/14/05 02:09 PM
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Trader Joe's, in Calif, long time, as I used to live in Pasadena, and shop at the Arroyo Parkway store. Those Pumpkin seeds, they are the best, but have to buy them from 7-11 here in Florida. The new ones are shelled, and have a great taste. Next trip to AC, will try and bring home from their. Love them. Will try recipe, when I buy pumpkin, or find one, other than Halloween.
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