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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Ever wonder how to bake pumpkin seeds? I'm sharing my tried and true Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe complete with step-by-step photos, tips, tricks, and my go-to seasoning combos!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Drying Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 105kcal
Author Katie

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Rinse the pumpkin seeds very well making sure that all the pulp and pumpkin parts have been removed.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Place pumpkin seeds in the boiling water with one tablespoon of salt. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain and pat dry.
  • Strain and pat dry letting the pumpkin seeds dry out for at least an hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahreneheit.
  • Spread the pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with one tablespoon olive oil. Mix well and bake for 20 minutes. Make sure you mix half way through.
  • Remove the seeds from the oven and toss in desired seasoning. Enjoy. Seal in a container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Drying Out - The number one most important part to roasting pumpkin seeds is making sure the seeds are very dry. I like to let them sit out for 1-3 hours or even over night before roasting them. This ensures you will have a crisp seed.
  • Seasonings - The sky is the limit with roasted pumpkin seed seasonings. Here are a few of my favorites.
    • Sweet Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - After cooking toss with brown sugar, a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a sweet yet crunchy snack.
    • Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds - Toss with Pumpkin Pie Seasoning and olive oil right before baking. If you prefer them a little sweet sprinkle with a little brown sugar as they come out of the oven.
    • Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - Before you bake the seeds sprinkle with a little cayenne pepper for extra heat.
    • Salty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - Sprinkle a little Everything Bagel seasoning on the Pumpkin seeds right after you pull them from the oven. Mix well and enjoy!
    • Taco Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - Toss with olive oil, salt, and homemade taco seasoning before roasting.
    • Cajun Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - Toss with olive oil and Homemade Cajun seasoning before roasting.
  • Toppings - If I'm not snacking on the pumpkin seeds on their own I love to use them as a topping in a salad. You could add a handful to my Harvest Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Yogurt Dressing.
  • Storage - Seal in a container for up to one week.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25c | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg