**Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: A Nutritious and Versatile Snack**
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to salads, soups, and baked goods. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and they are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including zinc, magnesium, and iron. This article provides three different recipes for roasted pumpkin seeds: a classic roasted pumpkin seeds recipe, a spicy roasted pumpkin seeds recipe, and a sweet roasted pumpkin seeds recipe. Each recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer your pumpkin seeds salty, spicy, or sweet, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
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
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
BEST ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
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
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
Roasting pumpkin seeds is easier than it seems. Just hollow a pumpkin out, spice 'em and bake 'em for a fun snack. -Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. Toss seeds with remaining ingredients; spread evenly into a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan., Bake 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase oven setting to 325°. Bake until dry and lightly browned, about 5 minutes., Serve warm or at room temperature. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 to 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
BEST EVER ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
The secret to these yummy seeds is the Worcestershire sauce; I sometimes use a little more than the recipe calls for. Don't ever throw your pumpkin seeds away again!
Provided by HollyJane
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 cups seeds, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Thoroughly rinse seeds and pick out stray bits of pumpkin.
- Pour seeds on a cookie sheet, preferably one with sides.
- Combine Worcestershire sauce and melted butter.
- Pour Worcestershire sauce/butter combination over seeds and stir to distribute evenly.
- Evenly sprinkle salt over seeds.
- Bake for two hours, stirring every half hour.
- Let cool and enjoy!
- Store in airtight container.
SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Roasted pumpkin seeds are seasoned with a hint of spice and garlic in this easy fall recipe.
Provided by lauratyler
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin seeds, butter, garlic powder, salt and seasoned salt until the pumpkin seeds are evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes until toasted. Cool completely on the baking sheet, then transfer to a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 47 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 967.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SAVORY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
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
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
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
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
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
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
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.
SUGAR & SPICE ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
I found the basis for this recipe on All Recipes.com, posted there by Jani. I liked the idea but felt it needed some changes to fit my family's taste. It's a sweet, pumpkin pie spiced flavor with a hint of salt that we really enjoyed. I'm posting my version here for safe keeping because we all want to make this again next year.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- On foil lined cookie sheet (I fold up all four sides of foil to form a lip so they don't slide off), spread out seeds in a single layer.
- Toast in oven for 45-50 minutes, stirring several times until seeds are dry & starting to brown.
- When seeds are toasted, melt butter in a large skillet over med-high heat.
- Add seeds & 2 Tablespoons of the sugar. Stir until sugar is melted. About 1 minute.
- In medium sized mixing bowl, stir together the remaining 3 Tablespoons of sugar with the salt & pumpkin pie spice.
- Add pumpkin seeds from skillet to mixing bowl & stir until coated.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS
Tired of the same old side dish for the holidays? Wow your family and friends with this simple yet unique side that is sure to please. The crunch from the pumpkin seeds, texture from the quinoa, and the earthiness from the roasted squash really sets this one apart.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 34m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the warm melted butter, thyme, sage, and sugar together in a small bowl.
- Place cubed butternut squash in prepared baking dish. Drizzle with seasoned butter. Roast uncovered in preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toast quinoa in oil until light brown, about 5 minutes. Add Swanson® Chicken Broth to quinoa and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes without disturbing. Remove from heat and let sit covered until broth is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
- Stir the quinoa and pumpkin seeds into the roasted squash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 486.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SPICY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SEEDS / PUMPKIN SEEDS
I made Miss Annies recipe #48436 and had the seeds left over so I couldn't throw them out. You can use pumpkin! I like the taste of the seeds without prewashing and drying them.(One less step).
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 1/2 cup roasted
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- I just remove the fibers do not wash.
- Place on cookie sheet with spices and butter in a mound.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees till butter is melted about one minute.
- Lower oven to 300 degrees, mix and spread seed into single layer and bake till crisp about 30-40 minutes.
OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH APPLES, DRIED CRANBERRIES, AND PUMPKIN SEEDS
Enjoy sweet and savory flavors with this delicious side dish recipe, courtesy of chef Andrew Carmellini. Also try:Cider-Glazed Rack of Pork
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees with a rack set in the center.
- Place squash, turnips, rutabaga, and apples on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to oven and roast, turning once, until brown and tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place cranberries in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and bourbon; set aside.
- Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin seeds and stir to coat with butter. When seeds start to puff and make cracking sounds, add a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper; shake pan to coat seeds and remove from heat.
- Remove vegetables from oven and add cranberries and their liquid. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and celery leaves; serve immediately.
ROASTED FRESH PUMPKIN SEEDS
I learned how to roast pumpkin seeds from my mother, who learned it from her mother. Keep an eye on the seeds so they don't scorch. -Margaret Drye, Plainfield, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h50m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place seeds in a 1-qt. bowl; cover with water. Stir in salt; let stand, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 200°. Drain and rinse seeds; drain again and pat dry. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss with oil and kosher salt; spread in a single layer., Roast 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until crisp and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED SQUASH WITH MINT AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Use butternut squash or a small, firm cooking pumpkin such as a sugar pumpkin for the best results.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories Appetizer Side Roast Thanksgiving Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Dinner Lunch Mint Squash Butternut Squash Fall Winter Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut squash into 1 1/2"-thick wedges, leaving skin on. Scrape off seeds and strings with a large spoon and discard. Coat wedges with 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay wedges cut side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, carefully turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 minutes.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, swirling pan often, until seeds are puffed and brown but still have a bit of green, 4-5 minutes. Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. DO AHEAD: Squash and toasted pumpkin seeds can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand separately at room temperature. Rewarm squash before serving.
- Transfer squash to a large platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle squash with torn mint leaves and toasted pumpkin seeds.
HOMEMADE ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
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
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
PEPITAS (ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS) RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss the seeds into a colander and rinse them under cold water, pulling away the chunks of pulp as you go. Spread the rinsed seeds out on a baking sheet. It's important to allow the seeds to dry several hours or overnight. Beware: they're quite sticky/slimy, so don't place them on paper towels! Just leave 'em on the baking sheet and they'll be fine. When they're nice and dry, go ahead and preheat the oven to 250°F. Use your fingers to toss the seeds around to coat. Then salt the seeds generously. I use regular table salt for this one. Kosher salt's flakes are too big. And you can really go nuts with the seasoning: cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, even curry powder. But I like to keep it simple. Now just pop 'em in the oven for an hour or so, until the seeds are light golden brown. And that's it! Let them cool for a few minutes...then let the snacking begin! Pepitas need to be stored in an airtight container if they last beyond the first day. But in our kitchen, that hardly ever happens.
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Use these seeds to garnish chef Michael Anthony's Butternut Squash Custard.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Nuts & Seeds Pumpkin Seeds
Yield Makes 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, toss together pumpkin seeds and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Cook until toasted and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
CRISPY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
If you like your pumpkin seeds crispy, you will love these. The amount of seeds and the amount of seasonings can vary. Just be sure to keep stirring every 10 minutes for at least an hour. I used the convection roast setting on my oven.
Provided by Woody
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Clean seeds from pulp in cold water. Soak seeds in warm water with kosher salt for 30 minutes.
- While seeds soak, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Drain seeds and dry off a little with a cloth or paper towels. Spread out on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt and garlic powder.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven, stirring and shaking the pan every 10 minutes, until light brown and crispy, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1772.9 mg
ROASTED SALTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Steps:
- Pan-roast seeds in a hot cast-iron skillet until they puff up (stir constantly so they don't get too dark), then drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: Look for pumpkins that are small to medium in size, with a deep orange color and a smooth, unblemished skin.
- Clean the pumpkin seeds thoroughly: Remove all the pulp and strings from the pumpkin seeds, and rinse them well under cold water.
- Season the pumpkin seeds well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to flavor the pumpkin seeds. Paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin are all good options.
- Roast the pumpkin seeds at a high temperature: This will help them to crisp up and develop a delicious roasted flavor. Aim for a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Stir the pumpkin seeds occasionally: This will help them to roast evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Let the pumpkin seeds cool completely before storing them: This will help them to stay crispy.
Conclusion:
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to other dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and they are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make roasted pumpkin seeds at home. So next time you have a pumpkin, don't throw away the seeds! Roast them up and enjoy them as a healthy and tasty snack.
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