Roasted Five Spice Squash Seeds

These might look a lot like roasted pumpkin seeds. But they aren't. They're actually from a spaghetti squash. And they're just as delicious.

Ok. Are you ready for this? This might blow your mind a little ... You can roast seeds from any squash for a delicious snack. Seriously. Squash seeds are edible and can be roasted to use as a garnish or eaten as a snack. So when you crack open a butternut squash or a spaghetti squash or an acorn squash or whatever, save those seeds. But just as a note -- this works best with meatier seeds (sorry summer squash!).

So, how did I discover this? Well, it all started when I was roasting a spaghetti squash last week. When I cut it open, I noticed how much the seeds reminded me of pumpkin seeds. And a little spark of an idea was born. Once the squash was in the oven, I dashed off to consult with my friend, Dr. Google. He's a helpful one, that Google. Well, turns out that seeds from any squash can be eaten. Then it dawned on me: No more wasting seeds in this house! Also, why wait for pumpkin carving to roast seeds when I can roast up all the seeds from all the squashes we eat?

I'm excited. And I wonder why I never noticed the resemblance between different squash seeds before. Have you?

Yes, this is easy -- but it does take a little while. These squash seeds are tossed with a little oil and some Five Spice Seasoning. And salt too. You can't forget the salt. Then they are slow roasted to crispy perfection. Yum.