Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to trail mix, salads, and baked goods. They are also a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
This article provides recipes for two different ways to enjoy pumpkin seeds: pumpkin spiced and sugared. Both recipes are easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. The pumpkin spiced seeds are perfect for a fall snack, while the sugared seeds are a sweet and crunchy treat that can be enjoyed all year round.
**Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds**
These seeds are coated in a mixture of pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and salt. They are roasted in the oven until they are crispy and flavorful.
**Sugared Pumpkin Seeds**
These seeds are coated in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. They are also roasted in the oven until they are crispy and caramelized.
Both of these recipes are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds from Halloween or Thanksgiving. They are also a healthy and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
BROWN SUGAR PUMPKIN SPICE PUMPKIN SEEDS
We double up the pumpkin flavor by using everyone's favorite seasonal spice blend. A touch of brown sugar makes them into a sweet treat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 cups seeds
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place the pumpkin seeds in a colander and rinse away all the pulp and stringy stuff.
- Spread the seeds out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until dried out, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Toss the pumpkin seeds with the sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
- Return the seeds to the baking sheet, spread them out and roast until dry, about 35 minutes.
- Let cool, then break up into pieces before serving.
SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cumin and cayenne. In a large bowl, beat the egg white until frothy. Stir in the pumpkin seeds, then add the sugar mixture and toss until the seeds are completely coated.
- Spread the seeds out on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS
These pumpkin seeds make a great tasting and healthy snack.
Provided by Carol
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 213.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SUGAR AND SPICE
This is a delicious unique variation of toasted pumpkin seeds. Easy to prepare and hard to mess up. Once you start eating them, you won't be able to stop!
Provided by Jani
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted. Larger seeds may take longer.
- In a large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of white sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and sprinkle the remaining sugar over them. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts, about 45 seconds. Pour seeds into the bowl with the spiced sugar and stir until coated. Allow to cool before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g
PUMPKIN SPICE BREAD
This pumpkin spice bread recipe is at least 40 years old. It makes a very moist bread. It's been described as tasting like pumpkin pie without the crust. -Delora Lucas, Belle, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; add pumpkin and mix well. In second bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, cloves and allspice; add to the pumpkin mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS
Our family's favorite is this unusually tasty way to use those pumpkins seeds from your Halloween jack-o'-lanterns.
Provided by lotus petal
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Stir together the pumpkin seeds and butter in a bowl. Add the salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce; stir. Spread the seeds in a single layer on the baking pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until crispy, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 340.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SPICED MAPLE PUMPKIN SEEDS
Roasted seeds that don't splinter as much and have a deep rich flavor. A great snack!
Provided by ekgjester
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter, then stir in the seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until the seeds turn slightly brown in color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain off any excess butter, and stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup until the seeds are thoroughly coated with spices. Spread the seeds out onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30 to 45 total minutes of baking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
CINNAMON SUGAR PUMPKIN SEEDS
If you've never made your own pumpkin seeds before, you're in for a treat. This version includes a sprinkling of cinnamon for a sweet touch of autumn flavor. Baked, not fried, they're a fun snack and a great way to make good use of pumpkin-carving leftovers.
Provided by By Deborah Harroun
Categories Snack
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- In small bowl, mix all ingredients. Spread on ungreased cookie sheet in single layer.
- Bake about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until seeds begin to brown. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
CANDIED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Golden brown and sure to be a hit with the kids, this sweet treat is the creation of our Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Give them plenty of time to cool before breaking into pieces.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Spread into a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, until seeds are well-glazed, 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS
We look forward to fall in anticipation of making these spicy pumpkin seeds. I often put some in a decorated jar to give as a gift.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with oil, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Combine the salt, paprika, cumin and cayenne; sprinkle over seeds and toss to coat. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil. Spread pumpkin seeds in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° until lightly browned and dry, 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SWEET PUMPKIN SEEDS
My husband asked if I could make a sweet pumpkin seed batch from all the pumpkin seeds we got from carving jack-o'-lanterns.
Provided by Denise A.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove all the pulp and strings from the pumpkin seeds, then wash and thoroughly dry the seeds.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the melted butter in a bowl, toss the seeds in the butter to coat, and pour them onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon over the seeds, stir the seeds around to mix the coating, and spread them into a single layer. Bake the seeds in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove the seeds from the oven, and sprinkle them with another coating of 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, mixing the seeds together and spreading them out as before. Bake 5 more minutes. Repeat the coating and baking step one more time, and bake the seeds for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle the seeds with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, mix, and bake the sugar coating onto the seeds, about 10 more minutes. Let the seeds cool on the baking sheet before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 23.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe pumpkins for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the pumpkins and remove the seeds.
- Rinse the seeds thoroughly under cold water to remove any pulp or debris.
- Pat the seeds dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
- Season the seeds with your desired spices and seasonings.
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the seeds to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to salads, trail mixes, and other dishes. They are also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin pulp after carving jack-o'-lanterns or making pumpkin pie. With a variety of flavors and seasonings to choose from, pumpkin seeds are a versatile and satisfying snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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