Halloween Cajun Party Mix

In the season of pumpkins and winter squashes, in American kitchens a lot of seeds are scooped out during the preparation of various dishes. Don’t throw them away! Grab our incredibly versatile Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Everyday Kitchen, along with some cashews and pecans. Add a touch of Cajun seasoning, and you’ll be the hero of the neighborhood on the most mysterious and fun night of the year!

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Ingredients

Serves:2

Imperial Metric

The seed of a 1-lb butternut squash
2 tablespoons Vignoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Everyday Kitchen
1/3 cup roasted cashews
1/3 cup roasted pecans
½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Salt to taste

The seed of a 500-gram butternut squash
2 tablespoons Vignoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Everyday Kitchen
1/3 cup roasted cashews
1/3 cup roasted pecans
½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Salt to taste

Preparation

Imperial Metric

Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).
Rinse the Butternut squash seeds under cold running water in a colander to remove any pieces of flesh. Pat dry with kitchen paper and place in a small non-stick oven tray.
Drizzle with Vignoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Everyday Kitchen, mix, and bake for 15 minutes or until seeds begin to pop. Let cool, then pat dry, and transfer in a medium bowl.
Add the cashews and the pecans and mix. Mix in the Cajun seasoning and mix again.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).
Rinse the Butternut squash seeds under cold running water in a colander to remove any pieces of flesh. Pat dry with kitchen paper and place in a small non-stick oven tray
Drizzle with Vignoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Everyday Kitchen, mix, and bake for 15 minutes or until seeds begin to pop. Let cool, then pat dry, and transfer in a medium bowl.
Add the cashews and the pecans and mix. Mix in the Cajun seasoning and mix again.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Everyday Kitchen

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