Have you bought a pumpkin? Do not rush to throw away the seeds when cutting it! They contain many beneficial substances, and they will complement many dishes. A step-by-step recipe with a photo of fried pumpkin seeds in the microwave. Video recipe.
Pumpkin seeds are suitable for snacks, additions to salads, pastries, soups … They can be consumed raw, fried, baked and boiled. Although cooking reduces the amount of vitamins, it is not reflected in the micronutrient content. The seeds contain up to 40% fatty oil. They remove helminths from the body and normalize the work of the cardiovascular system. 100 g of seeds contains half the daily intake of zinc by the body, and twice as much phosphorus as in some fish species. However, when carving a pumpkin, many housewives forget about these invaluable substances. And the seeds with the loose pulp that surrounds them are sent to the trash can. Therefore, when carving pumpkin seeds, do not throw away. Peel them of adhering pulp, rinse, dry and fry. In this review, I will tell you how to deliciously fry pumpkin seeds using a microwave.
How to prepare pumpkin seeds for roasting?
Wash the pumpkin, because the surface of the fruit is covered with a layer of dust and invisible microbes. Wipe it with a towel, cut it in half and scrape out the loose pulp with seeds. Select all the seeds with your hands, put them in a colander and rinse with warm water, removing adhered fibers. Put the seeds on a cloth or paper napkin and leave for 3-4 days. When dry, fold into a paper bag or glass jar and store in a dry place. The seeds must be thoroughly dried, otherwise they can become moldy.
See also how to make homemade seed cheese.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 556 kcal.
- Servings - Any Amount
- Cooking time - 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Pumpkin seeds - any quantity
Step by step cooking of fried pumpkin seeds in the microwave, recipe with photo:
1. Wash the pumpkin seeds thoroughly, removing the adhering pulp.
2. Dry them on a towel and place them in a thin layer on a flat plate or tray.
3. Place them in the microwave and fry the seeds at full power for one minute.
4. Remove the plate from the oven and stir the seeds. Place the container with seeds in the oven again for 1 minute. Depending on the power of the microwave oven, roasting the sunflower seeds can take from 2 to 5 minutes. Therefore, check the seeds for readiness after every minute. As they begin to click, the roasting is nearing completion. Moderately fried seeds can be left in the microwave until they cool completely. But if they are completely ready, then take them out and lay them on a towel to cool.
Add roasted peeled pumpkin seeds in the microwave to different dishes.
See also a video recipe on how to cook fried pumpkin seeds in the microwave.
