Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

1/2 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
2 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400*F.
2. In a small saucepan, combine seeds, water, and salt. Bring to a boil; let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
3. Pour olive oil onto a baking sheet. Spread the seeds on the baking sheet, all in one layer. Bake on the top rack until seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool completely before eating.

Photo courtesy of simplyrecipes.com.

This is a fun and festive recipe for the fall season. Jennifer and I tried it using the seeds from some pumpkins we carved. (See my fabulous pirate pumpkin below.) These toasted seeds made for a tasty snack!