A Favorite Family Snack -- Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

This is a really simple recipe that everyone in my family loves. Actually, we have a really hard time keeping it around. I'm sure there are plenty of recipes for toasting the seeds in the oven, but they don't puff up like they do in the microwave.

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

2 cups raw, shelled pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tsp onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Stir together all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl with lid (I love my pampered chef microwave dish -- it has a great cover that locks into place). Cover and microwave on high for around 3 minutes (our microwave isn't as high powered as some, so adjust your times as needed). Remove and stir. Cover and microwave another 2 minutes. Stir again, then microwave for one more minute. Stir, then set on the counter until cooled. Transfer to an airtight container and enjoy!!

Here are the pumpkin seeds before heating.

After heating, they have puffed up to almost double their size and are a brown and crunchy treat!!