Pick tender, young, soft leaves and remove stringy veins if necessary
Wash thoroughly
Roll into a cigar
Cut into strips
Place on dehydrator trays
Dry at 125°F / 52°C until crisp
Condition
Store in an airtight container for up to a year
Oven instructions
Place strips of pumpkin leaves on cooking racks
Dry in a 170°F degree or less oven for 4-6 hours until crips
Condition
Store
Make Green Pumpkin Powder
Once leaves are dry, place into blender of your choice
Pulse until broken down
Increase grind to create powder.
Store in an airtight container for 4-6 months
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Notes
Use pumpkin leaf (any kind of edible squash plant works as well as sweet potato vines) as you would any green powder. This helps boost nutrition without adding extra flavor.
A small scoop into any casserole or stew/soup
Add 1-2 tablespoons to tomato sauce
Add a scoop to your morning smoothie
Add a scoop to scrambled eggs. Work your way from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon until you find the blend you like best.