ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS SOAKED IN SALT WATER ENJOY DAN:

           ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS SOAKED IN SALT WATER by CHEF DAN

Makes 1-1/2- cups

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-cups pumpkin seeds

2-teaspoon EACH, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, seasoning salts

DIRECTIONS:    (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.    It is OK to leave some strings and pulp on the seeds, clean off the major chunks.

SEEDS SOAKED IN SALT WATER:

1.   Fill a bowl about 2/3-full with water.

2.   Add salt to the water until saturated.

3.   Place seeds in salt water solution and let set 8 to 48 hours.

4.   Drain all the water from the bowl.

5.   Pat dry with paper towels.

6.   Toss pumpkin seeds in a bowl and mix with olive oil and all the seasoning.

7.   Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on baking sheet.

8.   Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

ENJOY DAN:                                           BON-APPETITE!!