Seriously, is your news feed overwhelmed with bright orange gourds too, or am I just social media attracted to pumpkin-loving people? Naturally, pumpkin-everything has been one of the common topics of staff meetings lately, and yesterday we found ourselves in the midst of a passionate debate. Over what? School lunches? Food waste? World hunger? Don't worry, we have deliberated over those, too.
Several staff members passionately purported the [common Internet] claim that you can eat the seeds inside of your jack-o'-lantern pumpkin simply by cleaning them, seasoning them, and roasting them as is, while others argued that those white fibrous hulls are not what you're supposed to be eating.
Then the question arose: Are pepitas different from pumpkin seeds? Some staffers had lived their entire adult lives under the impression that the lively bright-green seeds that make a satisfying snack and add a delightful crunch to many dishes are referred to as pepitas , while pumpkin seeds designate the whole white, woody seed situation.
So what's the right answer? Total Time 5 hours. CUT the pumpkin open and remove the seeds. SOAK the seeds for 5 to 10 minutes to loosen the fibrous strings. RINSE the pumpkin seeds and remove all the strings. SORT the pumpkin seeds and remove any small or flat seeds. STIR the water and salt for a brine. BRINE the pumpkin seeds for 4 to 8 hours. ROAST for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to evenly roast.
Continuing roasting until the pumpkin seeds are toasted. COOL before eating. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Roast some red bell peppers and make hummus, soups.
Need a quick effortless crowd pleasing potluck rec. A good friendship fizzled out after a dinner party. Ready for a new flavor of hummus? We eat hummus. Ready for some really tasty split pea soup that is. Looking for an easy recipe with quick prep and han. Soup season is here! Combine tender vegetables and.
Looking for a summertime healthy breakfast? Try t. If you love bacon, but don't like a greasy mess, t. Need a full-meal salad? A hearty Cobb Salad is jus. Load More Follow on Instagram. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Zinc is important in the diet because it's an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent that also helps the metabolic process. One cautionary note: Pumpkin-spiced everything during the autumn months is not necessarily recommended. Pumpkin spice itself contains just a couple of calories per serving, but it often shows up with foods and drinks that are not so healthy.
We eat it as an ingredient in a dessert. We treat it as a seasonal item. Two healthy options for eating pumpkin no matter the season are pumpkin stew and roasted pumpkin, she said. Recipes for those dishes offer a way to consume the flesh of the pumpkin, which is high in carotenoids and fiber and low in fat.
If you have questions or comments about this story, please email editor heart. Editor's note: An earlier version of this article did not include details about the methods used in some studies referenced in the list of other benefits of pumpkin seeds. The list now specifies when studies were conducted in laboratories and in animals.
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