Pumpkin Seed Recipes!!!

1. Sweet and spicy Pumpkin seeds:

Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin seeds
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Method of preparation:
In a medium bowl combine 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook until sugar melts and pumpkin seeds begin to caramelize, about 45 to 60 seconds. Transfer to bowl with spices, and stir well to coat. Let cool. These may be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

2. Roasted Pumpkin seeds;

Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon of melted butter

Method of preparation:
Preheat oven to 300. Mix 1 tablespoon of melted butter, ½ teaspoon salt and add the spices. Toss seeds with oil mixture until well coated. Spread evenly on a cooking sheet. Bake until golden, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool on paper towels.

3. Sweet Toasted Pumpkin seeds:

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups pumpkin seeds

Method of Preparation:
Beat the egg white with a whisk until soft and foamy. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well. Spread out on baking tray, in an even layer. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the pumpkin seeds pop. Let cool completely and store in a covered container.