Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds Recipes

ROASTED WINTER SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• After removing the seeds from the squash, rinse with water, and remove any strings and bits of squash. Pat dry, and place in a small bowl. Stir the olive oil and salt into the seeds until evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until seeds start to pop. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet before serving.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Clean pumpkin seeds so there are no strings or pulp attached to them. Pat dry or let air dry in a strainer.
• Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle seeds lightly with olive oil and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle lightly with chili powder and sea salt.
• Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until just slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Trim both ends off the squash and remove the skin with a vegetable peeler. Cut the squash in half lengthwise with a large, sharp knife. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the squash halves crosswise into 1-inch thick half-moons, then dice into 1-inch pieces. (A 3-pound squash will yield about 7 cups.)
• Place the diced squash, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the squash in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the squash is lightly browned and tender, turning once with a metal spatula.

ROASTED SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Toss together all ingredients and spread mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until seeds are crisp and pulp is caramelized, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Squash seeds can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored at room temperature.

ROASTED SQUASH SEEDS (WITH VARIATIONS) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Gather seeds from squash, separating them from the stringy flesh, and place them in a colander . Rinse the seeds thoroughly in a colander and pick away any excess squash flesh still clinging to the seeds.
• Once clean, spread the seeds out in an even layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and allow them to dry. Seeds can be patted dry, but they roast much better when they are completely dry. This is a good step to reach before you continue to prepare the main flesh of your squash in whatever recipe you prefer. The seeds can be allowed to dry for 30 minutes to several hours before you go on to the roasting step.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 275 F. Toss the dry squash seeds with salt and butter and place in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper . Place in the oven and bake until the seeds begin to turn golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• When you remove them from the oven, agitate the pan a bit to loosen them. Allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving as they will become crisper as they cool.

KALE SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, POMEGRANATE, AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together squash, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Place whole head of garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tsp. oil, wrap securely in foil and place on baking sheet with squash. Roast, stirring squash occasionally after the first 15 minutes, until squash is golden and tender and garlic is tender, 35-40 minutes. Remove garlic and squash from oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepitas and cook, stirring occasionally, until about half are golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.
• Cut off the top of the garlic head and squeeze all of the softened garlic into a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, shallot, 1 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper, then whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine kale with about 3/4 of the dressing, and use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale. Add more dressing as needed (you may not need all of it). Reserve any leftover dressing for another use.
• Add roasted squash, Parmesan, and pomegranate seeds to bowl; toss together to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
• Do ahead
• Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Squash and garlic can be roasted, and kale can be sliced 1 day ahead; place separately in airtight containers and chill. Salad can be tossed together 30 minutes ahead; keep at room temperature.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Peel, seed, and dice the squash into 1-inch cubes. Toss the cubes in a large bowl together with the remaining ingredients. Spread into a single layer on the baking sheets. Roast in the oven until the squash is tender in the center and the outside is brown and crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven, transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH TOASTED SEEDS

Steps:

• Prehat oven to 350°F.
• Cut butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds and set aside. Rub each squash half with 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with cinammon sugar. Place flesh side down on a pan lined with tin foil. Roast for about 1 hour, or until tender. You will know that it is done when you can easily put a fork through the flesh. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, pick seeds out of the "guts" of the squash and place in a small frying pan. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Watch closely and toast over medium heat, until lightly browned. Set aside.
• When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh and place in a food processor, fitted with a blade attachment. Add water and blend until smooth.
• Pour puree in a large saucepan and add bay leaf and other seasonings. Let simmer for a couple of minutes, turn to low and let flavours meld for 10-15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove bay leaf. Serve soup in bowls and garnish with toasted seeds.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine spinach and cheese; set aside., In a large dry skillet, heat pumpkin seeds over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or just until seeds are golden brown, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add oil to seeds; toss to coat. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir until brown sugar is melted and seeds are coated. Cool on waxed paper., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with squash; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

SOUP ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SPICY SEEDS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Slice the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and fibrous pulp and separate the seeds from the stringy pulp. Reserve the seeds. Use a sharp knife to score the neck portion of the squash several times, then rub the flesh with olive oil and season with salt. Roast the squash cut side down on a baking sheet until tender and lightly caramelized, about 1 hour.
• 2. In a colander, rinse the reserved seeds and dry with paper towels. Place on a sheet pan and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until golden and fragrant. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and a large pinch of salt. Toss the seeds in the mixture and set aside.
• 3. In a medium stockpot set over medium heat, heat about a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the onions, carrots, celery and jalapeño, if using, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the maple syrup and cook, stirring frequently, until the syrup is reduced by two-thirds, about 5 minutes. Remove the stockpot from the heat and set aside.
• 4. When the squash is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool briefly. Remove the squash flesh from the skin and mix it into stockpot with the onion and carrot mixture. Return the stockpot to the stove. Turn the heat to medium, add the chicken stock and cream, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth OR Use a immersible blender which is much easier in the cooker, without the chance of spilling. Season with the cider vinegar and salt. Serve soup hot with apple, cilantro and toasted seeds.