Don’t throw away your butternut squash seeds.
Roasted butternut squash seeds are a great snack or salad topper.
Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below.
Christine Ma
RoastedButternut Squash Seedsare the crunchy, perfectly salty snack you’re looking for.
These little protein nuggets are perfect on their own or tossed into oatmeal cookies or your morning oatmeal.
Keep reading for our expert tips, including the best way to separate the seeds from the flesh.
Caitlin Bensel
Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
Caitlin Bensel
Equipment
Large rimmed baking sheet
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they are!
All squash seeds are edible and nutritious.
To harvest seeds from butternut squash, scoop out the inside of the squash.
Use your hands to swish the seeds around to loosen any remaining flesh or strings.
This recipe can be doubled or tripled depending on how many seeds you have.
Curry Seasoning:Stir in 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander with the oil and salt.
see to it they’re cool and dry.
When you’re ready to use them, thaw them at room temperature.
Then, you’re free to crisp them up again in the oven or an air fryer.
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