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Pumpkin skin crisps

This recipe uses up the skin of the pumpkin which is always thrown away. They are also better for you as contain no additives

Ingredients:
•    Peel from a pumpkin
•    2 teaspoons vegetable or sesame oil
•    Generous pinch of sea salt
•    Optional: pinch of paprika, cumin or chilli flakes

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Method:
1.    Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4.

2.    Put the pumpkin peelings skin side down on a baking tray and cook for 8 minutes until dry.

3.    Very lightly coat the peelings with oil and sprinkle with salt and spices (if using).

4.    Put them back on the baking tray and roast for 10 minutes or until crispy and lightly browned.


 

Recipe created for Hubbub for their #EatYourPumpkin campaign
 

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