Herbed Pumpkin Seeds

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw, whole pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried basil

Instructions

1. Rinse seeds well in cold water, removing all of the fibrous strings, and pat thoroughly dry.
2. Transfer to a large bowl and add the oil, salt, rosemary and basil, stirring well to coat.
3. Spread seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F until crisp and golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Taste for seasoning add more salt if desired.

Notes

Spicy Seeds: Use 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons chili powder.

Indian Seeds: Use 1 tablespoons curry powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt