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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

5 from 6 votes
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a fun and easy snack to make with your kids, especially after carving a pumpkin. Season with just plain salt for a savory snack, toss them in cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat, or add any other flavors desired for a custom treat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove the seeds from the pumpkin and separate them from the stringy pulp and rinse the seeds in a colander under cold water. Try to remove any remaining pumpkin residue.
  • Spread the seeds out on a towel and pat dry. Allow them to air-dry for a few hours or overnight. This will help in achieving a crispy result.
  • Preheat the oven to 325F.
  • Spread the seeds out evenly on a sheet pan and spritz all over with olive oil, season with salt, to taste.
  • Roast the seeds in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Make sure to stir or shake the tray every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting and to prevent burning. For crispier seeds, leave them more time.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet. The seeds will become crunchier as they cool.

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Notes

Pumpkin Seed Flavor Variations:
  • Sweet Cinnamon Sugar: Toss seeds with oil, sugar, and cinnamon right after roasting.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: Toss seeds with oil, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice right after roasting.
  • Smokey BBQ Pumpkin Seeds: Toss seeds with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar right after roasting.
  • Chili Lime: Toss seeds with olive oil spray and Tajin or chili-lime seasoning.
  • Spicy Chili: Toss seeds with olive oil spray, chili powder, paprika, and a touch of cayenne.
  • Garlic Parmesan: Toss seeds with olive oil spray, garlic powder, and grated parmesan.
  • Curry Flavored: Toss seeds with olive oil spray, salt and curry powder.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup, Calories: 72kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 92mg, Fiber: 0.4g
- WW Points: 3