This easy roasted pumpkin seeds recipe makes a delicious treat and it is a great way to use more of your pumpkin!
Ever wondered what to do with the seeds when you carve a pumpkin or cut a pumpkin to cook? Well here you will find a very simple recipe on how to make homemade roasted pumpkin seeds in the oven.
Recipe Origin
This is an old family recipe that my mom made and still makes! And it still is one of my favorite treats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s simple to make,
- It makes a great crunchy, salty snack.
What You Need For This Recipe
Preparing Pumpkin Seeds
So what is involved in preparing pumpkin seeds for roasting? Well Once you have cut into the pumpkin, you will want to scoop out all of the insides (or the pulp) using a spoon.
Then the next step is cleaning the pumpkin seeds by separating the pulp from the seeds.
Finally place the seeds on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle them with salt.
How Long and What Temp To Bake Pumpkin Seeds
Place in a 250 degree preheated oven. You want to roast the seeds until they are golden in color. In this recipe it took about 50 minutes. Because they can easily burn, it is best to roast at a low temperature of 250 degrees.
Ingredients You Will Need To Make Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Only 2 ingredients are needed to make this recipe: Salt and Pumpkin Seeds.
Tools You Will Need to Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
To make this recipe you will need the following:
-a spoon,
-baking tray (13 inches x 17 inches), and
-parchment paper.
Different Ways to Use Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Once roasted, they can be eaten:
- On their own as a snack,
- Sprinkled on a salad,
- Sprinkled on soup, or
- Mixed with other items such as roasted nuts, seeds or oven roasted kale.
FAQs
What other seasonings can I put on the pumpkin seeds?
You can add your favorite seasonings, such as black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
This easy roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is makes a delicious treat and a great way to use more of your pumpkin!
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups Raw Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Cut off pumpkin top and scoop out inside of the pumpkin.
- Separate the pulp from the seeds.
- Line an 13 inch x 17 inch baking tray with parchment paper and place the seeds on the tray. Sprinkle with the salt and place on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
- Check on the seeds at about 40 minutes. They may need another 5 to 10 minutes. They are ready when they are a nice golden colour and crunchy. Let cool and serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American