safefood | Witch's nails

Witch's nails

5 ratings

Prep Time:5 mins

Cooking Time:20 mins

Serves:8 Adults

Cost:Low

These "witch's nails" are a great way to use the pumpkin seeds instead of throwing them away and you can also 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

After you’ve created your Jack-O-Lantern, or made your pumpkin soup, hold onto the seeds
Rinse them and leave to soak in water overnight, or for around 8 hours
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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