T'is the season for pumpkins, squash, and other gourds. Did you know that they are also very affordable and packed with nutrients like potassium, and vitamins A, C and B6? Plus, they are low in calories.
Surely you're familiar with pumpkin and butternut squash, but there are other varieties that can found found at your grocery store, farmer's market or CSA. One of them that is becoming better known is spaghetti squash, which has increased in popularity due to it's swap for pasta.
The best way to prepare these seasonal favorites is to use them as side dishes, or add them to soups and stews. To keep things easy, simply cut them them up, remove their seeds, and lightly rub the inside with olive oil, and roast them. A tip to help cut through their notorious tough skin is to toss them in the microwave for a few minutes to soften them.
Don't forget, you can season and roast the seeds like above! See recipe below:
Roasted Spicy Pumpkin Seeds (You can also use seeds of squashes)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss 1 1/2 cups of seeds with 2 tsp. of olive oil, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, onion powder and paprika, 1/4 tsp. oregano, and pinch of cayenne. Spread out on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes then stir. Place back in oven for another 15 minutes, or until crunchy. Enjoy!
Reference: Fooducate, Get Your Gourds On, http://www.fooducate.com/app#!page=post&id=57FF4F2E-7FD2-362F-429C-85B0205B0F83
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