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Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds guests will be scooping out at your pumpkin-carving party? This yummy, microwave-easy recipe is the answer! 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I believe the nutritional information is off by quite a bit. When I calculate it comes to 185 calories for 1\/4 cup. Taste is great though!!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/27\/2015 17:26","GUID":"b6257d91c21b48a9b25b03e787fa7f4a","MemberId":7053365,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"rmcunham1","SubmittedDate":"01\/27\/2015 17:26"},{"Comment":"
They turned out better than I thought they would in the microwave.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"D85B979C3DCDA29ECAD8885CD8FAF841","MemberId":15400,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Queenlalisa","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2013 12:29"},{"Comment":"
I must admit I was skeptical about making pumpkin seeds in the microwave. But I shouldn't have been because they came out delicious! In my opinion they are way better than oven baked. So light and crunchy. Thanks for the recipe, I'll be using this one again.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2011 23:13","GUID":"ef552b25c09740d9b484e9cb45d4be07","MemberId":5878538,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Wacqui Jacqui","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2011 23:13"},{"Comment":"
Tastes great and easy! What's not to like.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2011 18:47","GUID":"bf86d84b8e134b01b6b21c4891943540","MemberId":2601335,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kerschc","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2011 18:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2011 12:55","GUID":"4ed04e7f575d4e359fb3fca5b462aba5","MemberId":5112073,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"grapesluver","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2011 12:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2011 21:26","GUID":"02d5c833efe8423dabfb2b8bececbe32","MemberId":3536641,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"happyian","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2011 21:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2011 21:48","GUID":"ed121ee55f4646ef9393fa3f771eae20","MemberId":5405966,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"quamjessica","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2011 21:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/04\/2011 15:51","GUID":"22C706CA85AA48C4A5D499C8FC818A9E","MemberId":264159,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"spiker1","SubmittedDate":"10\/04\/2011 15:51"},{"Comment":"
I have tried to use pumpkin seeds, The hull is so hard, how does a person remove the hull ???<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2010 13:37","GUID":"42FE3E960CEE4CF9BA55DC5B5E97C07F","MemberId":3308448,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"audrarhoades","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2010 13:37"},{"Comment":"
Such an easy recipe. My co-workers couldn't keep their hands off of them. Would make it again for sure.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"10\/25\/2010 10:16","GUID":"7e51d6cd6c204d998af86a228179a861","MemberId":5357931,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"karieschneck","SubmittedDate":"10\/25\/2010 10:16"},{"Comment":"
Never tried it in a micro...Instead of seasoned salt, I used Cajun seasonings...we like it with a \"kick\"! Came out GREAT! Thanks!!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"38f7712f41fc4646af4a924029135e35","MemberId":2878519,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lilbitandme","SubmittedDate":"10\/03\/2009 01:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"08\/12\/2009 18:07","GUID":"99383F00207EDAF053CCE54C5287792F","MemberId":144162,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"redman4","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2009 18:07"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Garlic Pumpkin Seeds"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n