Best 9 Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our roasted pumpkin seeds recipes. These humble seeds, often overlooked, are transformed into delectable treats that tantalize the taste buds and nourish the body. Our collection offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and health benefits.

From the classic salted roasted pumpkin seeds, a timeless snack enjoyed by generations, to the zesty chili lime roasted pumpkin seeds that pack a flavorful punch, our recipes cater to diverse palates. For those seeking a sweet and savory delight, our maple cinnamon roasted pumpkin seeds offer a harmonious blend of flavors.

Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate our protein-rich roasted pumpkin seeds, a perfect on-the-go snack that satisfies hunger and supports an active lifestyle. And for those with a sweet tooth, our chocolate roasted pumpkin seeds are a decadent indulgence that combines the richness of chocolate with the wholesome goodness of pumpkin seeds.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve perfectly roasted pumpkin seeds. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, these recipes are accessible to all, making them ideal for busy individuals and families seeking nutritious and delicious snacks.

Our roasted pumpkin seeds recipes not only satisfy your taste buds but also provide an abundance of nutritional benefits. Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these seeds support overall health and well-being. They're a source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, promoting heart health, stable blood sugar levels, and a feeling of fullness.

So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the versatility of roasted pumpkin seeds. Whether you prefer savory, sweet, or a combination of both, our recipes have something for everyone. Let your taste buds rejoice as you savor these nutritious and flavorful treats, knowing that you're nourishing your body with each bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Carving pumpkins may get all the Halloween glory, but it's roasting the oh-so-addictive seeds inside that's become our favorite treat for any time of year. Pumpkin seeds, also called Pepitas, are an amazing snack that you can roast and enjoy in just a few simple steps. You can season your seeds any way you like, opting for a savory flavor profile-think cumin and coriander-or a sweet combination, like cinnamon and ginger. No matter how you season them, roasted pumpkin seeds serve as the perfect blank canvas for the flavors of your choice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 small (6 lb) fresh-well-ripened pumpkin
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut pumpkin in half. Remove the membrane and seeds. Remove most of the pulp from the seeds (leave some pulp on - it adds to the flavor; for the same reason, do not rinse the seeds).
  • Spread seeds in a shallow, jelly roll pan with sides, 15x10x 1 1/2 inches. Spray seeds with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until browned; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Next time you carve pumpkins or cook fresh pumpkins don't throw out the pumpkin seeds. They make great snacks that are rich in fiber and kids love them. Purists will want only salt as a seasoning, but if you're feeling adventurous, experiment and have fun with seasoning blends. (From Fabulous Foods)

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 1 cups seeds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons melted butter (olive oil or vegetable oil work well) or 2 teaspoons melted oil (olive oil or vegetable oil work well)
salt
garlic powder (optional)
cayenne pepper (optional)
seasoning salt (optional)
cajun seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • While it's OK to leave some strings and pulp on your seeds (it adds flavor) clean off any major chunks.
  • Toss pumpkin seeds in a bowl with the melted butter or oil and seasonings of your choice.
  • Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Here is an easy recipe for roasting fresh pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Rosemary

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ½ cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 12.5 mg

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 to 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pumpkin, top cut off
Olive oil, for tossing
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons za'atar spice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Scoop out the pumpkin's seeds and pulp with a spoon and put into a colander. Rinse away all the stringy stuff. Give the seeds a separate rinse to make sure they're clean.
  • Spread the seeds out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until dried out, 30 to 45 minutes. Toss with enough oil to nicely coat (this will depend on how many seeds you harvested), season with salt and sprinkle with the za'atar spice. Return the seeds to the oven and continue to roast until crunchy and golden, 20 to 30 minutes more.

ROASTED TAJIN® PUMPKIN SEEDS



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The lightly spicy and sour flavor of Tajin® is a perfect pairing with these savory pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Suzie Lopez O'Connor

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add pumpkin seeds and salt; simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and pat dry. Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle chili-lime seasoning on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; remove pan from oven. Stir seeds, spread back into a single layer, and return to hot oven. Repeat twice more, stirring every 10 minutes, until seeds are golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 886.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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The not-so-secret secret to roasting fresh pumpkin seeds - and crisping them properly - is making sure they're really dry. Patting the seeds down with paper towels does a fine job, but drying them out in the oven is even more efficient and effective. Once they've toasted slightly, simply dress them with oil and salt, then continue to roast them until lightly golden. Feel free to add spices - say za'atar, or cinnamon and cayenne - in Step 3 with the oil and salt. But take note: Some add-ins, like nutritional yeast or raw sugar, may melt under high heat, so sprinkle them onto the seeds just after roasting.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     easy, snack, finger foods, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • To clean the pumpkin seeds of pumpkin slime and flesh, put the seeds in a large bowl filled with cold water. The seeds will float to the top. Skim them out with your hands, pulling away any flesh that's stuck on the seeds. Shake the seeds in your hand to get of any excess water, then transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Pat the seeds down with a paper towel, then toast them until they're dry and tacky, about 5 minutes.
  • Pull baking sheet out of the oven. Drizzle the seeds with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat, then spread into an even layer. Return seeds to oven, and bake, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool. Seeds will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

CAJUN SPICED ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Double or triple this roasted pumpkin seed recipe depending on how many cups of seeds you have. One large pumpkin will generally yield 1 cup or pumpkin seeds, and smaller pie pumpkins will yield about the same amount. Toss a salad with these seeds, sprinkle over a chicken dish, or serve as a snack.

Provided by ausableflyfisherman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
salt to taste
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Toss pumpkin seeds with paprika, Cajun seasoning, and salt until coated. Mix Worcestershire sauce with melted butter in a small bowl, pour over seeds, and stir to to combine. Spread seeds onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast seeds in the preheated oven until browned and crunchy, 45 minutes to 1 hour; stir and turn seeds several times during roasting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 122.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BEST ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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These toasted snacks can be prepared while your loved ones are still carving the pumpkins.

Provided by Kate O'Shea

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Clean and dry pumpkin seeds so there is no goo or strings.
  • Melt butter onto a cookie sheet. Spread pumpkin seeds evenly over the buttered sheet and sprinkle with salt and water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the pan every 4 minutes to ensure even baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 203.6 mg

SAVORY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Addictive, tasty, crunchy pumpkin seeds. My family and friends beg me for these every year. This recipe is for 1 cup of pumpkin seeds but you can double or triple as needed.

Provided by Jennifer Hill

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Clean all pulp and guts from pumpkin seeds. Soak in cold water for a minimum of 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Drain pumpkin seeds and mix with butter, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, stirring and flipping halfway through, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Sprinkle with additional salt to taste as soon as you remove the sheet from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Select a pumpkin that is fully ripe and has a deep orange color. Avoid pumpkins that have any soft spots or blemishes.
  • Clean the pumpkin seeds thoroughly: Remove all of the pumpkin pulp from the seeds and rinse them well under cold water. This will help to remove any remaining pulp and debris.
  • Season the pumpkin seeds to your liking: You can use a variety of seasonings to flavor your pumpkin seeds, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, or cinnamon. Get creative and experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor.
  • Roast the pumpkin seeds at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy outer shell and a tender interior.
  • Keep an eye on the pumpkin seeds while they are roasting: They can burn easily, so it is important to stir them occasionally and remove them from the oven as soon as they are golden brown.

Conclusion:

Homemade roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack that is easy to make. They are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds, and they are also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious roasted pumpkin seeds that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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