Best 9 Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious snack? Look no further than roasted pumpkin seeds! These tiny powerhouses are packed with flavor, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. Whether you prefer a classic roasted pumpkin seed recipe or something with a unique twist, this article has you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with these culinary gems. From the basic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds to the more adventurous Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and the sweet-savory Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Maple and Sea Salt, there's a recipe for every palate. Dive in and explore the world of roasted pumpkin seeds today!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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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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.

SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Spicy roasted pumpkin seeds are seasoned with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne. They make a wonderful snack!

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (rinsed and dried on a clean kitchen towel (4 oz))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or chili powder)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((up to 1/2 teaspoon if you like your food spicy))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, using a large spoon or your clean hands, mix the cleaned and dried pumpkin seeds, the oil, and the seasonings.
  • Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until golden, stirring the seeds halfway through, 15-20 minutes. Start checking after 15 minutes and watch out to make sure they don't burn - they progress from pale to brown very fast.
  • Serve immediately - they are wonderful when warm!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 recipe, Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 372 mg, Fiber 2 g

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 PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Make and share this Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

pumpkin seeds
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Separate fresh seeds from all the yuck inside your pumpkin and rinse them very well, removing any pieces of pumpkin goo.
  • In a bowl,cover with cold water and add the salt,let sit overnight.
  • Drain water and let seeds dry for an hour then preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place seeds on a cookie sheet in one layer and pour the oil over them, mixing well.
  • Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  • When cooked, remove from oven and shake some more salt to taste.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Tasty pumpkin seeds. I've been doing this since I was a kid with my mom and now make them with my grandkids. They are just plain fun!

Provided by June Hoeckendorf

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18h

Yield 8 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 2

pumpkin seeds
salt

Steps:

  • Clean pumpkin or squash seeds, soak over night in very salty, warm water.
  • The more salt the salter the nut!
  • Drain and spread on Cookie sheet or shallow baking dish.
  • Roast in a 250 degree oven for 3-6 hours depending on oven and seeds.
  • Stir every so often.

Nutrition Facts :

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: Look for small, sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins, which have a sweeter flavor and are easier to roast.
  • Clean the pumpkin seeds thoroughly: Remove all the pulp and strings from the seeds, and rinse them well under cold water.
  • Toss the seeds with oil and seasonings: Use a combination of olive oil, salt, and pepper, or add other spices like garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Roast the seeds at a high temperature: This will help them crisp up and get nice and toasty.
  • Stir the seeds occasionally: This will ensure that they roast evenly.
  • Watch the seeds closely: They can burn easily, so keep an eye on them and remove them from the oven as soon as they're done.
  • Let the seeds cool before serving: This will help them crisp up even more.

Conclusion:

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious, nutritious snack that are perfect for fall. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you have a pumpkin, don't throw away the seeds! Roast them up and enjoy them as a healthy snack or topping for salads, soups, and yogurt.

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