These tiny, edible trophies you get from pumpkin carving make a great snack.
Preheat your oven to 375F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with the olive oil and sea salt.
Transfer the pumpkin seeds to the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15-30 minutes, or until the seeds are deeply golden. A zap under a broiler is a nice finishing tough, but not necessary.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a minute or two, and enjoy plain, or stir in any of the following for some favorite variations
- zest of one lemon, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper and 8 finely chopped olives
- 2 tsp curry powder and 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 grated cloves of garlic and a handful of minced chives