Crispy roasted pumpkin seeds with easy to follow step by step instructions. You will love this healthy and additctive snack!
I love fall for so many reasons, but all things pumpkin is definitely a top reason! And with all things pumpkin, that includes pumpkin seeds. Every year growing up, sometime between my birthday and Halloween, my dad would gather me and my sisters to carve pumpkins, and we would always be sure to gather all of those yummy seeds!
Over the years, I’ve perfected the crunchy, savory, addictive snack. Before we get started there are some key tips you should keep in mind before starting.
Key Tips:
- Heavier pumpkins = more seeds. It’s a labor of love and these crunchy, salty seeds will be eaten in no time so I always suggest getting the heaviest pumpkin you can carry.
- Boil the seeds first to ensure even baking. Since the inside of the pumpkin seed takes longer to cook than the shell, boiling them in a bit of salty water ensures a crispy pumpkin seed that won’t be burnt.
- Season them any way you wish. We grew up tossing them in a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. You can use just salt and pepper or kick them up a notch with curry powder and cayenne. The options are endless.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Should you air-dry pumpkin seeds before roasting?
Are pumpkin seeds good for you?
Is it safe to eat pumpkin seeds whole?
How long can pumpkin seeds be stored for after roasting?
More pumpkin recipes:
- Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding
- Thai Curry and Coconut Pumpkin Soup
- Healthy Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
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If pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition for you, then don’t waste the opportunity to also make this delicious snack, especially now that you know how to roast pumpkin seeds.
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Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a small pot of salty water to a boil and add pumpkin seeds. Boil for 9-10 minutes then drain. Carefully pat pumpkin seeds with paper towel to remove any excess moisture.seeds from one large pumpkin
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients (olive oil through cayenne). Add pumpkin seeds to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- Spread seeds in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Roast in the oven until crispy, 15-20 minutes depending on oven.
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