Roasted Squash Seeds Make a Good Healthy Snack

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce Featured Video Cut the squash in half lengthwise. The Spruce Gather seeds from squash, separating them from the stringy flesh, and place them in a colander. The Spruce Rinse the seeds thoroughly in a colander and pick away any excess squash flesh still clinging to the seeds. The Spruce 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. The Spruce Preheat the oven to 275 F. Toss the dry squash seeds with salt and butter and place in a single layer onto a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. The Spruce Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until seeds are golden brown. The Spruce 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. The Spruce Serve the seeds warm or at room temperature. Enjoy.