Toasted squash seeds

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Toasted squash seeds

How to make a colourful, flavour and nutrition-packed dish that puts plants at the centre of the plate all whilst minimising waste and centring seasonal produce

Ingredients

• Seeds from the squash
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika and/or ground cumin

 

Method

1. Scoop out the seeds and put them in a bowl of water. Scrub off any flesh remaining. 

2. Drain water from bowl and dry the seeds on some paper or leave to air dry.

3. Coat in a little olive oil, salt and pepper and optional smoked paprika or cumin.

4. Heat a dry frying pan and add the seeds to the pan. Toast for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly. They will puff up a little and go crunchy. Don’t let them go too brown. Remove from heat and transfer back to the bowl. 

These delicious recipes are by MIH chef Sareta Puri.